Amelia vs Mei

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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Mei

Girl #1,955 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"plum blossom"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Japanese Taiwanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,955
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mei Rank #1,955

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1955 for Mei.

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

Mei ___

  • Mei Lin
  • Mei Jade
  • Mei Rose
  • Mei Anne
  • Mei Grace
  • Mei Lily

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mei

Kai Hana Sora Ren Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mei more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mei at #1955 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mei mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mei means "plum blossom" (Chinese origin).

Are Amelia and Mei boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mei is primarily a girl name.

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