Amelia vs Mae

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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Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mae Rank #530

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #530 for Mae.

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

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mae more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mae mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Mae boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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