Amelia vs Maylen

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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Maylen

Girl #3,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in May, spring-like"

Origin: Latin (via month name)

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,987
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Len

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maylen Rank #3,987

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3987 for Maylen.

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

Maylen ___

  • Maylen Rose
  • Maylen Grace
  • Maylen Faith
  • Maylen Lynn
  • Maylen Anne
  • Maylen Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maylen

Kaylen Jaylen Braylen Maeve Vivien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maylen more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maylen at #3987 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maylen mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maylen means "born in May, spring-like" (Latin (via month name) origin).

Are Amelia and Maylen boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maylen is primarily a girl name.

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