Amelia
uh-MEEL-yuh /əˈmiː.li.ə/
Meaning of Amelia
Amelia comes from the Germanic name Amalia, ultimately from amal — work, or industry. The Latinised form gained ground in English through 18th-century European royal use and the popularity of Henry Fielding's 1751 novel Amelia.
Current popularity of Amelia
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #4 |
| United Kingdom (ONS) | 2024 | #2 |
Notable bearers of Amelia
Amelia Earhart (aviator); Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom (1783–1810); Amelia Wedemeyer.
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/datasets/babynamesenglandandwalesbabynamesstatisticsgirls
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31