Amelia vs Marissa

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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Marissa

Girl #1,496 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, variant of Maria"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rissa, Mari, Marri

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marissa Rank #1,496

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1496 for Marissa.

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

Marissa ___

  • Marissa Anne
  • Marissa Lynn
  • Marissa Grace
  • Marissa Elizabeth
  • Marissa Nicole
  • Marissa Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marissa

Melissa Vanessa Cassandra Jessica Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marissa more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marissa at #1496 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marissa mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marissa means "beloved, variant of Maria" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Marissa boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marissa is primarily a girl name.

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