Amelia vs Maia

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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Maia

Girl #459 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mother, great one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English Hawaiian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#459
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maia Rank #459

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #459 for Maia.

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

Maia ___

  • Maia Rose
  • Maia Grace
  • Maia Elise
  • Maia Claire
  • Maia Renee
  • Maia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maia

Luna Aurora Cleo Orion Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maia at #459 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maia means "mother, great one" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Maia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maia is primarily a girl name.

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