Amelia vs Melicia

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

Melicia

Girl #35,991 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bee, honey"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,991
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Meli, Licia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melicia Rank #35,991

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #35991 for Melicia.

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

Melicia ___

  • Melicia Rosa
  • Melicia Isabela
  • Melicia Carmen
  • Melicia Valentina
  • Melicia Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melicia

Valeria Felicia Sebastian Alicia Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melicia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melicia at #35991 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melicia mean?

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

Are Amelia and Melicia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melicia is primarily a girl name.

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