Amelia vs Malea

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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Malea

Girl #4,274 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful waters"

Origin: Hawaiian Malia

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,274
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Lea, Mali

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malea Rank #4,274

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4274 for Malea.

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

Malea ___

  • Malea Rose
  • Malea Grace
  • Malea Kai
  • Malea Lani
  • Malea Ann
  • Malea Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malea

Malia Kaia Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malea more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malea at #4274 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malea mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malea means "calm, peaceful waters" (Hawaiian Malia origin).

Are Amelia and Malea boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malea is primarily a girl name.

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