Amelia vs Maelie

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

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maelie Rank #2,559

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2559 for Maelie.

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

Maelie ___

  • Maelie Rose
  • Maelie Claire
  • Maelie Juliette
  • Maelie Sophie
  • Maelie Elise
  • Maelie Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maelie

Amelie Ines Gaelle Tristan Loic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maelie more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maelie at #2559 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maelie mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maelie means "princess, chief, leader" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Amelia and Maelie boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maelie is primarily a girl name.

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