Amelia vs Maleia

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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Maleia

Girl #3,516 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew Miriam via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Samoan American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,516
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Leia, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maleia Rank #3,516

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3516 for Maleia.

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

Maleia ___

  • Maleia Rose
  • Maleia Kai
  • Maleia Grace
  • Maleia Lani
  • Maleia Anne
  • Maleia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maleia

Malia Naleia Kailani Leilani Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maleia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maleia at #3516 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maleia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maleia means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew Miriam via Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Maleia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maleia is primarily a girl name.

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