Amelia vs Meiling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meiling

Girl #23,860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful spirit/soul"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese East Asian Malaysian Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,860
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mei, Ling

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meiling Rank #23,860

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #23860 for Meiling.

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

Meiling ___

  • Meiling Xiu
  • Meiling Hua
  • Meiling Jing
  • Meiling Yu
  • Meiling Zhen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meiling

Xiulan Fenghua Jiawei Yiming Shufen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meiling more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meiling at #23860 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meiling mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Meiling means "beautiful spirit/soul" (Chinese origin).

Are Amelia and Meiling boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meiling is primarily a girl name.

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