Amelia vs Maryam

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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Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maryam Rank #390

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #390 for Maryam.

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

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maryam more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maryam mean?

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

Are Amelia and Maryam boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maryam is primarily a girl name.

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