Amelia vs Malena

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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Malena

Girl #2,463 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tower, elevated place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scandinavian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,463
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mala, Lena, Mel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malena Rank #2,463

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2463 for Malena.

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

Malena ___

  • Malena Sofia
  • Malena Lucia
  • Malena Isabel
  • Malena Elena
  • Malena Rosa
  • Malena Gracia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malena

Elena Rafael Carlos Isabel Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malena at #2463 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malena means "tower, elevated place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Malena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malena is primarily a girl name.

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