Girl

Amelia

uh-MEEL-yuh

Top 10 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Germanic name combining 'amal' (work) and 'heim' (home), meaning 'industrious.' Popularized by aviator Amelia Earhart, it carries determination and grace.”

Popularity Over Time

Amelia US popularity rank over timeRank 490 in 1968 to rank 3 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#3#247#4901900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #3 in the United States.

Origin

GermanicOld English

Syllables

4

Nicknames

AmyMeliaAmelie

Style

ClassicTimelessStrongElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Amelia Earhart (aviator)
  • Amelia (Pixar character)

Collections

Works Everywhere →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Widely used across Germanic and English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Germanic name combining 'amal' (work) and 'heim' (home), meaning 'industrious.' Popularized by aviator Amelia Earhart, it carries determination and grace.

Amelia is currently ranked #3 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Amelia include Amy, Melia, Amelie.

Names that pair beautifully with Amelia include Beatrice, Clara, Henry, Silas, Imogen.