Amelia vs Martha

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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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Martha Rank #667

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Martha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Martha mean?

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

Are Amelia and Martha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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