Amelia vs Maui

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

Maui

Boy #5,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"demigod of Polynesian mythology"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Maori Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,566
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maui Rank #5,566

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5566 for Maui.

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

Maui ___

  • Maui James
  • Maui Kai
  • Maui River
  • Maui Liam
  • Maui Alexander
  • Maui Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maui

Kai Leilani Koa Hana Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maui more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maui at #5566 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maui mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maui means "demigod of Polynesian mythology" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Amelia and Maui boy or girl names?

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

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