Amelia vs Miryam

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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Miryam

Girl #6,165 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Egyptian mry

Cultural Roots

Jewish Arabic Christian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,165
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri, Miry, Riam

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Miryam Rank #6,165

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6165 for Miryam.

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

Miryam ___

  • Miryam Rachel
  • Miryam Leah
  • Miryam Esther
  • Miryam Ruth
  • Miryam Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Miryam

Aaron Moshe Devorah Rivka Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Miryam more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Miryam at #6165 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Miryam mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Miryam means "beloved" (Egyptian mry origin).

Are Amelia and Miryam boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Miryam is primarily a girl name.

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