Amelia vs Maryann

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

Maryann

Girl #2,222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of grace, beloved grace"

Origin: Hebrew (compound)

Cultural Roots

English American Catholic Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,222
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Ann, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maryann Rank #2,222

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2222 for Maryann.

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

Maryann ___

  • Maryann Louise
  • Maryann Elizabeth
  • Maryann Grace
  • Maryann Catherine
  • Maryann Rose
  • Maryann Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maryann

Dorothy Ruth Patricia Frances Helen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maryann more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maryann at #2222 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maryann mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maryann means "sea of grace, beloved grace" (Hebrew (compound) origin).

Are Amelia and Maryann boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maryann is primarily a girl name.

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