Amelia vs Meela

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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Meela

Girl #5,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

South Asian African Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,193
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mee, Meelee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meela Rank #5,193

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5193 for Meela.

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

Meela ___

  • Meela Rose
  • Meela Grace
  • Meela Joy
  • Meela Faith
  • Meela Jade
  • Meela June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meela

Leela Sasha Zara Kiran Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meela at #5193 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Meela means "gracious, dear" (Slavic origin).

Are Amelia and Meela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meela is primarily a girl name.

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