Amelia vs Mahira

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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Mahira

Girl #2,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani Turkish Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,217
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi, Hira

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mahira Rank #2,217

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2217 for Mahira.

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

Mahira ___

  • Mahira Zara
  • Mahira Noor
  • Mahira Leila
  • Mahira Aisha
  • Mahira Sara
  • Mahira Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mahira

Zara Layla Ayaan Omar Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mahira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mahira at #2217 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mahira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mahira means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Mahira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mahira is primarily a girl name.

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