Amelia vs Manu

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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Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Man, Manny

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Manu Rank #5,342

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5342 for Manu.

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

Manu ___

  • Manu Kai
  • Manu Luca
  • Manu Remi
  • Manu Sol
  • Manu Elan
  • Manu Jax

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Manu

Luca Kai Tane Rua Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Manu more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Manu at #5342 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Manu mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin).

Are Amelia and Manu boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Manu is primarily a boy name.

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