Amelia vs Mariella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariella

Girl #990 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, little Mary"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#990
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Ella, Ria

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mariella Rank #990

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #990 for Mariella.

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

Mariella ___

  • Mariella Rose
  • Mariella Grace
  • Mariella Sofia
  • Mariella Louise
  • Mariella Claire
  • Mariella Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mariella

Gabriella Arabella Isabella Cosimo Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mariella more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mariella at #990 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mariella mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mariella means "beloved, little Mary" (Italian origin).

Are Amelia and Mariella boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mariella is primarily a girl name.

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