Amelia vs Mayra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayra

Girl #1,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"admirable, wonderful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,587
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Myra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mayra Rank #1,587

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1587 for Mayra.

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

Mayra ___

  • Mayra Sofia
  • Mayra Elena
  • Mayra Grace
  • Mayra Isabel
  • Mayra Luna
  • Mayra Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayra

Carlos Diego Sofia Valentina Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mayra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mayra at #1587 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mayra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mayra means "admirable, wonderful" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Mayra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mayra is primarily a girl name.

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