Amelia vs Mailynn

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

Mailynn

Girl #6,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"plum blossom (Mai) + waterfall/lake (Lynn)"

Origin: Vietnamese and Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Vietnamese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,115
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Lynn, May

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mailynn Rank #6,115

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6115 for Mailynn.

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

Mailynn ___

  • Mailynn Rose
  • Mailynn Grace
  • Mailynn Jade
  • Mailynn Claire
  • Mailynn Anne
  • Mailynn Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mailynn

Linh Lan Tuan Bao Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mailynn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mailynn at #6115 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mailynn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mailynn means "plum blossom (Mai) + waterfall/lake (Lynn)" (Vietnamese and Welsh origin).

Are Amelia and Mailynn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mailynn is primarily a girl name.

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