Amelia vs Malu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malu

Girl #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, calm, shelter"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,304
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Malu Rank #5,304

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5304 for Malu.

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

Malu ___

  • Malu Sophia
  • Malu Isabela
  • Malu Clara
  • Malu Beatriz
  • Malu Valentina
  • Malu Cecília

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Malu

Bento Luana Cauã Iara Mateus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Malu more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Malu at #5304 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Malu mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Malu means "peaceful, calm, shelter" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Amelia and Malu boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Malu is primarily a girl name.

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