Amelia vs Masha

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

Masha

Girl #4,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,393
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mash, Mashenka

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Masha Rank #4,393

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4393 for Masha.

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

Masha ___

  • Masha Rose
  • Masha Grace
  • Masha Lee
  • Masha Belle
  • Masha Jane
  • Masha Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Masha

Sasha Natasha Dmitri Dasha Anya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Masha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Masha at #4393 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Masha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Masha means "of the sea, bitter" (Hebrew via Maria origin).

Are Amelia and Masha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Masha is primarily a girl name.

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