Amelia vs Maila

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Maila

Girl #3,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred maile vine, fragrant offering"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,468
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maila Rank #3,468

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3468 for Maila.

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

Maila ___

  • Maila Rose
  • Maila Jade
  • Maila Leilani
  • Maila Grace
  • Maila Kai
  • Maila Aria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maila

Leilani Kaia Malia Keoni Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maila more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maila at #3468 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maila mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maila means "sacred maile vine, fragrant offering" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Maila boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maila is primarily a girl name.

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