Amelia vs Meliah

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

Meliah

Girl #6,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey, sweetness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,888
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Meli, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Meliah Rank #6,888

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6888 for Meliah.

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

Meliah ___

  • Meliah Rose
  • Meliah Grace
  • Meliah Jane
  • Meliah Claire
  • Meliah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Meliah

Thalia Celia Lydia Delia Damon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Meliah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Meliah at #6888 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Meliah mean?

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

Are Amelia and Meliah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Meliah is primarily a girl name.

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