Amelia vs Mairead

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mairead Rank #6,371

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6371 for Mairead.

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

Mairead ___

  • Mairead Siobhan
  • Mairead Aoife
  • Mairead Niamh
  • Mairead Grace
  • Mairead Rose
  • Mairead Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mairead

Siobhan Aoife Ciara Seamus Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mairead more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mairead at #6371 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mairead mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mairead means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Mairead boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mairead is primarily a girl name.

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