Amelia vs Maiah

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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Maiah

Girl #5,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water, spring"

Origin: Hebrew (mayim)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Sanskrit Greek Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,296
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maiah Rank #5,296

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5296 for Maiah.

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

Maiah ___

  • Maiah Grace
  • Maiah Rose
  • Maiah Elise
  • Maiah Dawn
  • Maiah Fern
  • Maiah Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maiah

Luna Zara Aria Kai Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maiah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maiah at #5296 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maiah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maiah means "water, spring" (Hebrew (mayim) origin).

Are Amelia and Maiah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maiah is primarily a girl name.

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