Amelia vs Maretha

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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Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maretha Rank #66,965

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maretha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maretha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Amelia and Maretha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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