Amelia vs Mayve

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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Mayve

Girl #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"she who intoxicates, intoxicating one"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maie, Maykins

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mayve Rank #4,780

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4780 for Mayve.

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

Mayve ___

  • Mayve Rose
  • Mayve Grace
  • Mayve Eileen
  • Mayve Catherine
  • Mayve Brigid
  • Mayve Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mayve

Aoife Saoirse Niamh Fionnuala Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mayve more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mayve at #4780 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mayve mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mayve means "she who intoxicates, intoxicating one" (Old Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Mayve boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mayve is primarily a girl name.

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