Amelia vs Maeva

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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Maeva

Girl #1,315 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"welcome, greetings"

Origin: Tahitian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

French Polynesian Tahitian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,315
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Eva, Evie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maeva Rank #1,315

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1315 for Maeva.

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

Maeva ___

  • Maeva Rose
  • Maeva Claire
  • Maeva Louise
  • Maeva Grace
  • Maeva Elise
  • Maeva Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maeva

Maia Lena Océane Théo Lucie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maeva more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maeva at #1315 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maeva mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maeva means "welcome, greetings" (Tahitian/Polynesian origin).

Are Amelia and Maeva boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maeva is primarily a girl name.

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