Amelia vs Mayan

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

Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mayan Rank #5,149

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5149 for Mayan.

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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mayan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mayan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Mayan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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