Amelia vs Mame

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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Mame

Girl #6,714 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish West African (Wolof)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,714
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mamie

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mame Rank #6,714

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6714 for Mame.

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

Mame ___

  • Mame Louise
  • Mame Grace
  • Mame Elaine
  • Mame Frances
  • Mame Jean
  • Mame Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mame

Flo Nell Bess Dora Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mame more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mame at #6714 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mame mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mame means "beloved, dear one (pet form of Mary)" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Mame boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mame is primarily a girl name.

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