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
- Peak year
- 2024 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily.
Is Amelia a German name?
Yes — Amelia is a German name meaning "work; industrious". Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Amelia
Amelia is spelled A-M-E-L-I-A — 6 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Amy, Mia, Mel
Amelia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia is a Germanic name meaning "work; industrious". Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily.
Where does the name Amelia come from?
Amelia is of Germanic origin. Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily.
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.
How do you spell Amelia?
Amelia is spelled A-M-E-L-I-A — 6 letters.
How common is the name Amelia?
In 2023, 12,352 US girls were given the name Amelia. In the latest US data, Amelia ranked #4 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Amelia a German name?
Yes — Amelia is a German name meaning "work; industrious". Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Amelia mean in German?
In German, Amelia means "work; industrious". Amelia is a variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal ('work, vigour'), connoting industriousness. It has long been confused with the Latin Aemilia, the source of Emily.
Is Amelia a Germanic name?
Amelia is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "work; industrious".