Amalia
Amalia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmɑli.ə/
Meaning and origin of Amalia
Root meaning: “vigor, bravery”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, of less common usage, variant of Amelia.
Etymology
Derived from Germanic compound names beginning with Proto-Germanic *amalą (“vigor, bravery”), like Ostrogothic Amalaberga and Amalafrida.
How popular is Amalia?
Since 1880, 16,478 girls in the U.S. have been named Amalia. Its highest rank for girls was #486 in 1885. In 2025 it ranked #566 for girls, with 530 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amalia
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Amalia FAQ
What does the name Amalia mean?
Amalia traces back to a root meaning "vigor, bravery". A female given name from the Germanic languages, of less common usage, variant of Amelia. Derived from Germanic compound names beginning with Proto-Germanic *amalą (“vigor, bravery”), like Ostrogothic Amalaberga and Amalafrida.
What is the origin of the name Amalia?
Amalia is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Amalia?
Since 1880, 16,478 girls in the U.S. have been named Amalia. Its highest rank for girls was #486 in 1885. In 2025 it ranked #566 for girls, with 530 babies given the name.
Is Amalia a boy or girl name?
Amalia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,478 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.