Amelia
Germanic girl's name meaning “work; industrious”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- work; industrious
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #4
- Born in 2023
- 12,352
Meaning & origin
Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' and connoting industriousness. It blended over time with the Latinate name Emilia.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Amelia ranked #4 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 12,352 US girls were given the name Amelia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 2024
“Unranked” means Amelia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Amy, Mia, Mel
Amelia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia is a Germanic name meaning "work; industrious". Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' and connoting industriousness. It blended over time with the Latinate name Emilia.
Where does the name Amelia come from?
Amelia is of Germanic origin. Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' and connoting industriousness. It blended over time with the Latinate name Emilia.
Is Amelia a boy or a girl name?
Amelia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Amelia?
In 2023, 12,352 US girls were given the name Amelia.
Is Amelia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Amelia ranked #4 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Amelia?
Common nicknames for Amelia include Amy, Mia, Mel.