Amelia vs Maliyah

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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Maliyah

Girl #587 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, calm waters"

Origin: Hawaiian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hawaiian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#587
Total SSA Count
515
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Mali, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maliyah Rank #587

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #587 for Maliyah.

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

Maliyah ___

  • Maliyah Rose
  • Maliyah Jade
  • Maliyah Faith
  • Maliyah Grace
  • Maliyah Nicole
  • Maliyah Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maliyah

Aaliyah Zara Amara Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maliyah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maliyah at #587 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maliyah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maliyah means "beloved, calm waters" (Hawaiian/Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Maliyah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maliyah is primarily a girl name.

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