Amelia vs Maya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maya

Girl #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Indian Hebrew Latin American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
4,220
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maya Rank #51

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #51 for Maya.

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

Maya ___

  • Maya Rose
  • Maya Grace
  • Maya Elizabeth
  • Maya Anne
  • Maya Lynn
  • Maya Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maya

Aria Sofia Luca Noah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maya at #51 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maya means "water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Maya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maya is primarily a girl name.

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