Amelia vs Marah

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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Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marah Rank #3,901

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3901 for Marah.

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

Marah ___

  • Marah Grace
  • Marah Hope
  • Marah Joy
  • Marah Ruth
  • Marah Elise
  • Marah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Marah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marah is primarily a girl name.

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