Amelia
Amelia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmiːli.ə/ · /əˈmiːljə/
Meaning and origin of Amelia
Root meaning: “vigor, bravery”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A variant of Amalia, derived from Germanic compound names beginning with *amalą (“vigor, bravery”). For the first element, compare *ammōną (“to bother, irritate”). The name and its variants have been confused with the Latin name Aemilia (whence Emilia, Emily) and the French Aimée (whence Amy).
How popular is Amelia?
Since 1880, 281,130 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Amelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2297 in 1930. In 2025 it ranked #4 for girls, with 12,705 babies given the name.
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Amelia FAQ
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia traces back to a root meaning "vigor, bravery". A female given name from the Germanic languages. A variant of Amalia, derived from Germanic compound names beginning with *amalą (“vigor, bravery”). For the first element, compare *ammōną (“to bother, irritate”). The name and its variants have been confused with the Latin name Aemilia (whence Emilia, Emily) and the French Aimée (whence Amy).
What is the origin of the name Amelia?
Amelia is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Amelia?
Since 1880, 281,130 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Amelia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2297 in 1930. In 2025 it ranked #4 for girls, with 12,705 babies given the name.
Is Amelia a boy or girl name?
Amelia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 281,130 girls and 284 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.