Amelia vs Maelani

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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Maelani

Girl #1,600 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly flower"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,600
Total SSA Count
131
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maelani Rank #1,600

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1600 for Maelani.

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

Maelani ___

  • Maelani Rose
  • Maelani Joy
  • Maelani Grace
  • Maelani Kai
  • Maelani Pearl
  • Maelani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maelani

Leilani Kalani Keana Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maelani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maelani at #1600 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maelani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maelani means "heavenly flower" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Maelani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maelani is primarily a girl name.

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