Amelia vs Mariana

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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Mariana

Girl #242 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, wished-for child"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#242
Total SSA Count
1,296
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ana, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mariana Rank #242

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #242 for Mariana.

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

Mariana ___

  • Mariana Rose
  • Mariana Grace
  • Mariana Elena
  • Mariana Sofia
  • Mariana Isabel
  • Mariana Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mariana

Sofia Isabella Elena Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mariana more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mariana at #242 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mariana mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mariana means "grace, wished-for child" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Mariana boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mariana is primarily a girl name.

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