Amelia vs Mariya

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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Mariya

Girl #4,956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Arabic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,956
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Masha, Manya, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mariya Rank #4,956

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4956 for Mariya.

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

Mariya ___

  • Mariya Sophia
  • Mariya Elena
  • Mariya Natasha
  • Mariya Victoria
  • Mariya Alexandra
  • Mariya Katarina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mariya

Natalia Tatiana Dmitri Alexei Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mariya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mariya at #4956 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mariya mean?

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

Are Amelia and Mariya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mariya is primarily a girl name.

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