Amelia vs Madelis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Madelis

Girl #4,559 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene

Cultural Roots

Estonian Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,559
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Mads, Elise

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madelis Rank #4,559

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4559 for Madelis.

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

Madelis ___

  • Madelis Karin
  • Madelis Helvi
  • Madelis Anna
  • Madelis Marie
  • Madelis Leena
  • Madelis Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madelis

Liisa Moonika Kaarel Sigrid Reet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madelis more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madelis at #4559 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madelis mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madelis means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene origin).

Are Amelia and Madelis boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madelis is primarily a girl name.

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