Amelia vs Maybel

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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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maybel Rank #5,553

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5553 for Maybel.

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

Maybel ___

  • Maybel Rose
  • Maybel June
  • Maybel Claire
  • Maybel Grace
  • Maybel Louise
  • Maybel Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maybel

Hazel Violet Pearl Clarence Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maybel more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maybel at #5553 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maybel mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maybel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Maybel boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maybel is primarily a girl name.

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