Amelia vs Malia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Malia

Girl #327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"calm, peaceful"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
946
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lia, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malia Rank #327

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #327 for Malia.

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

Malia ___

  • Malia Rose
  • Malia Grace
  • Malia Kai
  • Malia Ann
  • Malia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malia

Kalia Koa Leilani Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malia at #327 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malia mean?

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

Are Amelia and Malia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malia is primarily a girl name.

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