Amelia vs Melina

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

Melina

Girl #633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Spanish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#633
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melly, Lina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melina Rank #633

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #633 for Melina.

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

Melina ___

  • Melina Grace
  • Melina Rose
  • Melina Anne
  • Melina Sofia
  • Melina Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melina

Stella Marco Sophia Alexander Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melina more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melina at #633 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melina mean?

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

Are Amelia and Melina boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melina is primarily a girl name.

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