Amelia vs Mulan

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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Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mulan Rank #2,551

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2551 for Mulan.

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

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mulan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mulan at #2551 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mulan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin).

Are Amelia and Mulan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mulan is primarily a girl name.

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