Amelia vs Maria

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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Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, star of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Mia

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maria Rank #74

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #74 for Maria.

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

Maria ___

  • Maria Elena
  • Maria Theresa
  • Maria Lucia
  • Maria Isabelle
  • Maria Christina
  • Maria Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maria

Elena Lucia Isabella Carlos Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maria more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maria at #74 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maria mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maria means "drop of the sea, star of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Maria boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.

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