Amelia vs Melania

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

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Melania

Girl #1,608 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-complexioned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Slovenian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mel, Meli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melania Rank #1,608

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1608 for Melania.

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

Melania ___

  • Melania Rose
  • Melania Grace
  • Melania Anne
  • Melania Louise
  • Melania Sophia
  • Melania Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melania

Ivanka Barron Sebastian Natalia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melania more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melania at #1608 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melania mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Melania means "dark-complexioned" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Melania boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melania is primarily a girl name.

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