Amelia vs Maira

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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Maira

Girl #2,752 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Irish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,752
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maira Rank #2,752

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2752 for Maira.

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

Maira ___

  • Maira Sofia
  • Maira Elena
  • Maira Isabel
  • Maira Grace
  • Maira Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maira

Lucia Camila Valentina Diego Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maira at #2752 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maira means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Maira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maira is primarily a girl name.

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