Amelia vs Maeve

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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Maeve

Girl #75 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
3,098
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maeve Rank #75

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #75 for Maeve.

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

Maeve ___

  • Maeve Rose
  • Maeve Eileen
  • Maeve Grace
  • Maeve Josephine
  • Maeve Brigid
  • Maeve Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maeve

Siobhan Roisin Cormac Finn Ciara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maeve more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maeve at #75 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maeve mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maeve means "she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Maeve boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maeve is primarily a girl name.

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