Amelia vs Mariame

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

Mariame

Girl #6,035 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew/Semitic

Cultural Roots

West African Arabic French African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,035
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ame, Mia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mariame Rank #6,035

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6035 for Mariame.

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

Mariame ___

  • Mariame Fatou
  • Mariame Aisha
  • Mariame Rose
  • Mariame Kadiatou
  • Mariame Binta
  • Mariame Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mariame

Fatoumata Aminata Ibrahim Moussa Kadija

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mariame more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mariame at #6035 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mariame mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mariame means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew/Semitic origin).

Are Amelia and Mariame boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mariame is primarily a girl name.

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