Amelia vs Maybelle

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

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Maybelle

Girl #4,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful May, lovable beauty"

Origin: English/French

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,383
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Belle, Maybel

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maybelle Rank #4,383

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4383 for Maybelle.

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

Maybelle ___

  • Maybelle Rose
  • Maybelle June
  • Maybelle Grace
  • Maybelle Ann
  • Maybelle Jane
  • Maybelle Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maybelle

Rosabelle Arabella Viola Clementine Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maybelle more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maybelle at #4383 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maybelle mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maybelle means "beautiful May, lovable beauty" (English/French origin).

Are Amelia and Maybelle boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maybelle is primarily a girl name.

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