Amelia vs Mako

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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Mako

Boy #4,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"true child; sincerity"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,887
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mako Rank #4,887

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4887 for Mako.

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

Mako ___

  • Mako James
  • Mako Lee
  • Mako River
  • Mako Kai
  • Mako Finn
  • Mako Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mako

Kai, Ryo Hana Sora Niko Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mako more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mako at #4887 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mako mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mako means "true child; sincerity" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Mako boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mako is primarily a boy name.

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