Amelia vs Melster

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

Melster

Girl #70,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Honey bee; sweet and industrious one"

Origin: Greek via English

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,031
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel, Melly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Melster Rank #70,031

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #70031 for Melster.

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

Melster ___

  • Melster Grace
  • Melster Anne
  • Melster Joy
  • Melster Rose
  • Melster Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melster

Elsie Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Melster more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Melster at #70031 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Melster mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Melster means "Honey bee; sweet and industrious one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Amelia and Melster boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Melster is primarily a girl name.

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