Amelia vs Mariah

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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Mariah

Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#413
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mariah Rank #413

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #413 for Mariah.

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

Mariah ___

  • Mariah Grace
  • Mariah Louise
  • Mariah Lynn
  • Mariah Joy
  • Mariah Faith
  • Mariah Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mariah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mariah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mariah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mariah is primarily a girl name.

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