Amelia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-MEEL-yuh · 3 syllables
Amelia means “work, industrious”, from Germanic.
A variant of Amalia, derived from Germanic compound names beginning with *amala (“vigor, bravery”). For the first element, compare *ammona (“to bother, irritate”). The name and its variants have been confused with the Latin name Aemilia (whence Emilia, Emily) and the French Aimee (whence Amy).
- Meaning
- work, industrious
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEEL-yuh
- US rank (2025)
- #4
- US babies a year
- about 12,700 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Classic
How popular is Amelia?
Amelia was the #4 name in the US in 2025, given to 12,705 babies. It’s rising: up 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Georgia (#1), Kentucky (#1), Louisiana (#1), Mississippi (#1), North Carolina (#1), Alaska (#2), Alabama (#2), Arkansas (#2).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #4 |
| England & Wales | #2 |
| Scotland | #9 |
| Northern Ireland | #8 |
| Ireland | #11 |
| France | #71 |
| Norway | #39 |
| Canada | #4 |
| Australia | #2 |
How old are people named Amelia?
Half of US adults named Amelia are older than 31; most are between 18 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Amelia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Amelia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Amelia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Amelia
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia means “work, industrious”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Amelia?
Amelia is pronounced uh-MEEL-yuh.
How popular is the name Amelia?
Amelia was the #4 name in the US in 2025, given to 12,705 babies. It’s rising: up 57% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Amelia?
Half of US adults named Amelia are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 77.