Amelia vs Manya

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

Manya

Girl #6,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Polish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,621
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Manya Rank #6,621

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6621 for Manya.

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

Manya ___

  • Manya Rose
  • Manya Rae
  • Manya Jane
  • Manya Clare
  • Manya Elise
  • Manya Nadia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Manya

Natasha Katya Sasha Alexei Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Manya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Manya at #6621 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Manya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Manya means "of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew via Maria origin).

Are Amelia and Manya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Manya is primarily a girl name.

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