Amelia vs Mahala

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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Mahala

Girl #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman"

Origin: Sioux (Native American)

Cultural Roots

Native American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maha, Hala, Mala

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mahala Rank #5,223

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5223 for Mahala.

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

Mahala ___

  • Mahala Rose
  • Mahala Dawn
  • Mahala June
  • Mahala Grace
  • Mahala Faye
  • Mahala Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mahala

Tallulah Sacajawea Winona Rowena Shiloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mahala more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mahala at #5223 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mahala mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mahala means "woman" (Sioux (Native American) origin).

Are Amelia and Mahala boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mahala is primarily a girl name.

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