Amelia vs Maliah

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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Maliah

Girl #1,679 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,679
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mia, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maliah Rank #1,679

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1679 for Maliah.

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

Maliah ___

  • Maliah Rose
  • Maliah Grace
  • Maliah Lynn
  • Maliah Nicole
  • Maliah Jade
  • Maliah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maliah

Amara Saniyah Zaria Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maliah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maliah at #1679 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maliah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maliah means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Amelia and Maliah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maliah is primarily a girl name.

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