Amelia vs Meira

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meira Rank #2,666

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2666 for Meira.

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

Meira ___

  • Meira Ruth
  • Meira Leah
  • Meira Shira
  • Meira Tova
  • Meira Grace
  • Meira Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meira

Tova Shira Noa Dalia Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meira more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meira at #2666 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meira mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Meira means "luminous, radiant" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Meira boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meira is primarily a girl name.

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