Amelia vs Makena

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

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Makena

Girl #2,045 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the happy one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,045
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mak, Kena

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Makena Rank #2,045

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2045 for Makena.

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

Makena ___

  • Makena Rose
  • Makena Joy
  • Makena Grace
  • Makena Amara
  • Makena Nia
  • Makena Zuri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Makena

Amara Zara Nia Kofi Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Makena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Makena at #2045 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Makena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Makena means "the happy one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Amelia and Makena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Makena is primarily a girl name.

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