Amelia vs Mylene

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

Mylene

Girl #6,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Québécois Francophone

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,378
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Mimi, Lena

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mylene Rank #6,378

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6378 for Mylene.

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

Mylene ___

  • Mylene Rose
  • Mylene Claire
  • Mylene Sophie
  • Mylene Elise
  • Mylene Camille
  • Mylene Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mylene

Florent Gaëlle Audrey Sébastien Nathalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mylene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mylene at #6378 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mylene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mylene means "from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew/Aramaic via French origin).

Are Amelia and Mylene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mylene is primarily a girl name.

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