Amelia vs Yemaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yemaya

Girl #3,659 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mother of waters"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba African Afro-Caribbean Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,659
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yema, Maya, Ema

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Yemaya Rank #3,659

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3659 for Yemaya.

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

Yemaya ___

  • Yemaya Grace
  • Yemaya Simone
  • Yemaya Amara
  • Yemaya Celeste
  • Yemaya Jade
  • Yemaya Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Yemaya more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yemaya at #3659 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Yemaya mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin).

Are Amelia and Yemaya boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Yemaya is primarily a girl name.

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