Amelia vs Marta

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marta

Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Polish Swedish Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,128
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tita

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marta Rank #2,128

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2128 for Marta.

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

Marta ___

  • Marta Elena
  • Marta Isabel
  • Marta Sofia
  • Marta Lucia
  • Marta Rosa
  • Marta Teresa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marta

Elena Sofia Miguel Pablo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marta more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marta mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are Amelia and Marta boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marta is primarily a girl name.

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