Amelia vs Masai

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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Masai

Boy #1,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people of the grass"

Origin: East African (Maa)

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Tanzanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,829
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mas

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Masai Rank #1,829

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1829 for Masai.

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

Masai ___

  • Masai James
  • Masai Lee
  • Masai Owen
  • Masai Cole
  • Masai Reign
  • Masai Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Masai

Zara Kwame Amara Kofi Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Masai more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Masai at #1829 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Masai mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Masai means "people of the grass" (East African (Maa) origin).

Are Amelia and Masai boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Masai is primarily a boy name.

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