Amelia
Amelia is of German origin, derived from the word 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. The name blends strength with femininity and has maintained its elegant charm across centuries and cultures.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 12,758. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,374
- 2012: 7,249
- 2013: 8,052
- 2014: 8,805
- 2015: 9,878
- 2016: 10,809
- 2017: 11,870
- 2018: 12,405
- 2019: 12,944
- 2020: 12,802
- 2021: 13,041
- 2022: 12,415
- 2023: 12,365
- 2024: 12,786
- 2025: 12,699
- 2026 (projected): 12,758
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has many versatile nickname options for different life stages
- •Strong association with Amelia Earhart adds a pioneering spirit
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Amelia Earhart
Aviation pioneer
Amelia Warner
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Amelia Bloomer
Women's rights activist
Amelia Shepherd
Character from Grey's Anatomy
Statistics
281,130
Total births since 1880
2021
Peak year
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