Amelia

Amelia is a Germanic girl's name. Germanic name meaning "work" with Latin roots suggesting "striving" or "industrious." Has a vintage charm with modern appeal.

How popular is Amelia in the United States?

In 2024, 12,740 girls in the United States were named Amelia, making it the 3rd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 15th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 13,040 births.

Records for Amelia go back to 1880, and 268,612 babies have been given the name since.

What Amelia means and where it comes from

Germanic name meaning "work" with Latin roots suggesting "striving" or "industrious." Has a vintage charm with modern appeal. Its lilting rhythm and vintage appeal give it a whimsical, storybook quality.

Amelia is of Germanic origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Amelia a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Amelia went to 12,740 girls and 9 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Amelia

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amelia mean?

Germanic name meaning "work" with Latin roots suggesting "striving" or "industrious." Has a vintage charm with modern appeal.

Where does the name Amelia come from?

Amelia is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Amelia in the United States?

In 2024, 12,740 girls in the United States were named Amelia, making it the 3rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Amelia a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Amelia went to 12,740 girls and 9 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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