Amelia vs Maja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maja Rank #3,976

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3976 for Maja.

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

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maja more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maja mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Amelia and Maja boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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