Amelia vs Marietta

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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Marietta

Girl #4,585 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian French English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,585
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Etta, Ettie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marietta Rank #4,585

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4585 for Marietta.

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

Marietta ___

  • Marietta Rose
  • Marietta Grace
  • Marietta Claire
  • Marietta Belle
  • Marietta Jane
  • Marietta Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marietta

Rosalind Henrietta Josephine Isadora Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marietta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marietta at #4585 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marietta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marietta means "wished-for child, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Marietta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marietta is primarily a girl name.

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