Amelia vs Melia

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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Melia

Girl #2,464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,464
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lia

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melia Rank #2,464

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2464 for Melia.

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

Melia ___

  • Melia Rose
  • Melia Grace
  • Melia Dawn
  • Melia June
  • Melia Claire
  • Melia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melia

Thea Clio Cassia Zephyr Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melia at #2464 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Melia means "honey" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Melia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melia is primarily a girl name.

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