Amelia vs Mairi

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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Mairi

Girl #37,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,776
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maisie, Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mairi Rank #37,776

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #37776 for Mairi.

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

Mairi ___

  • Mairi Rose
  • Mairi Fiona
  • Mairi Grace
  • Mairi Jean
  • Mairi Catriona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mairi

Catriona Eilidh Fiona Hamish Alasdair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mairi more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mairi at #37776 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mairi mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mairi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mairi boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mairi is primarily a girl name.

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