Amelia vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maddy Rank #2,780

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maddy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maddy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Maddy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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