Amelia vs Maylee

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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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maylee Rank #1,021

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1021 for Maylee.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maylee more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maylee mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Amelia and Maylee boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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