Amelia vs Marlena

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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Marlena

Girl #3,537 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitter sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Polish Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marlena Rank #3,537

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3537 for Marlena.

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

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marlena more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marlena at #3537 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marlena mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Marlena boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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