Amelia vs Malek

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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Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malek Rank #1,428

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1428 for Malek.

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

Malek ___

  • Malek Omar
  • Malek Hassan
  • Malek Tariq
  • Malek James
  • Malek Amin
  • Malek Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malek

Layla Amira Jalen Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malek more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malek mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Malek boy or girl names?

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

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