Amelia vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
May Rank #1,351

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1351 for May.

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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or May more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Amelia and May mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and May boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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