Amelia vs Malani

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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Malani

Girl #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lani

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malani Rank #331

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #331 for Malani.

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

Malani ___

  • Malani Rose
  • Malani Grace
  • Malani Kai
  • Malani Lei
  • Malani Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malani at #331 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Malani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malani is primarily a girl name.

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