Amia vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amia

Girl #1,628 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American French Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,628
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mia

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Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

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Popularity Comparison

Amia Rank #1,628
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1628 for Amia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amia ___

  • Amia Grace
  • Amia Rose
  • Amia Jade
  • Amia Claire
  • Amia Noelle
  • Amia Simone

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amia

Mia Ella Sofia Luca Nico

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amia or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Amia at #1628 in the United States.

What do Amia and Marlene mean?

Amia means "beloved" (Latin origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Amia and Marlene boy or girl names?

Amia is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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