Amelia vs Maryama

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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Maryama

Girl #5,702 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Senegalese Gambian Malian West African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,702
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mary, Mama, Yama

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maryama Rank #5,702

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5702 for Maryama.

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

Maryama ___

  • Maryama Fatou
  • Maryama Binta
  • Maryama Awa
  • Maryama Kadiatou
  • Maryama Grace
  • Maryama Ndeye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maryama

Fatou Aminata Aissatou Ibrahima Ousmane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maryama more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maryama at #5702 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maryama mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maryama means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miriam) via Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Maryama boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maryama is primarily a girl name.

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