Amelia vs Meara

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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Meara

Girl #4,217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mirth, merriment, great joy"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,217
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mea

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meara Rank #4,217

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4217 for Meara.

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

Meara ___

  • Meara Rose
  • Meara Kate
  • Meara Claire
  • Meara Grace
  • Meara Fiona
  • Meara Siobhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meara

Aoife Niamh Cormac Declan Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meara more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meara at #4217 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meara mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Meara means "mirth, merriment, great joy" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Meara boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meara is primarily a girl name.

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