Amelia vs Madi

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Madi

Girl #4,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,004
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madi Rank #4,004

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4004 for Madi.

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

Madi ___

  • Madi Grace
  • Madi Rose
  • Madi Lynn
  • Madi Elizabeth
  • Madi Claire
  • Madi Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madi

Zoe Lily Noah Liam Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madi more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madi at #4004 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madi mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madi means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Madi boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madi is primarily a girl name.

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