Amelie vs Mara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelie

Girl #712 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hardworking, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German Belgian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Meli, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelie Rank #712
Mara Rank #588

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 vs #712 for Amelie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelie ___

  • Amelie Rose
  • Amelie Claire
  • Amelie June
  • Amelie Louise
  • Amelie Grace
  • Amelie Noelle

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelie

Margot Colette Louis Henri Eloise

If you choose Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelie or Mara more popular?

Mara is more popular, ranked #588 compared to Amelie at #712 in the United States.

What do Amelie and Mara mean?

Amelie means "hardworking, industrious" (Germanic origin). Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelie and Mara boy or girl names?

Amelie is primarily a girl name. Mara is primarily a girl name.

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