Amelia vs Mailyn

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

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Mailyn

Girl #3,553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved one by the lake"

Origin: Hebrew + Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,553
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mailyn Rank #3,553

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3553 for Mailyn.

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

Mailyn ___

  • Mailyn Rose
  • Mailyn Grace
  • Mailyn Anne
  • Mailyn Claire
  • Mailyn Louise
  • Mailyn Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mailyn

Evelyn Adalyn Rowan Jasper Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mailyn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mailyn at #3553 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mailyn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mailyn means "beloved one by the lake" (Hebrew + Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Mailyn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mailyn is primarily a girl name.

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