Amelia vs Mayah

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

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Mayah

Girl #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mayah Rank #2,261

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2261 for Mayah.

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

Mayah ___

  • Mayah Rose
  • Mayah Grace
  • Mayah Jade
  • Mayah Simone
  • Mayah Lynn
  • Mayah Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayah

Zara Aria Layla Amara Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mayah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mayah at #2261 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mayah mean?

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

Are Amelia and Mayah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mayah is primarily a girl name.

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