Amelia vs Mary

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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Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Molly, Polly, May

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mary Rank #132

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #132 for Mary.

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

Mary ___

  • Mary Grace
  • Mary Elizabeth
  • Mary Jane
  • Mary Ann
  • Mary Rose
  • Mary Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mary

Anne Elizabeth John James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mary more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mary mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mary boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.

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