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Amelia

“work, industriousness”

Germanic origin· Girl name ·uh-MEE-lee-uh

Amelia is a spirited name rooted in the Germanic idea of work and industriousness. Vintage yet fresh, it pairs old-world charm with an adventurous legacy.

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What Does the Name Amelia Mean?

Amelia comes from the Germanic element amal, meaning work, effort, or industriousness. It suggests diligence, energy, and capability. The name is sometimes confused with Emilia, but the two have different roots.

Personality & Traits

Amelia carries connotations of independence, courage, and warmth, thanks partly to its trailblazing namesake. It feels both dainty and strong. The name reads as intelligent and gently spirited.

Nicknames & Variations

Common nicknames include Amy, Mia, Millie, and Lia. Related and variant forms include Amelie, Emilia, and Amalia.

Is Amelia a Good Name in 2026?

Amelia is a top choice that balances vintage elegance with an inspiring, adventurous namesake. Its flowing sound and multiple nicknames give families flexibility. It personalizes gracefully and remains widely loved without feeling generic.

Amelia has ranked among the top US and UK girls' names in the 2010s and 2020s.

Variations & nicknames

AmelieAmaliaEmiliaMillie

Famous Amelias

—Amelia Earhart (aviation pioneer)
—Amelia Bloomer (women's-rights advocate)
—Princess Amelia of Great Britain
—Amelia Warner (actress and musician)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Amelia mean?

Amelia derives from a Germanic root meaning work or industriousness.

Is Amelia a boy or girl name?

Amelia is a girls' name.

Where does the name Amelia come from?

It has Germanic origins and became popular in English through Hanoverian royalty.

Is Amelia the same as Emilia?

No. They sound similar but have different roots: Amelia comes from Germanic amal (work), while Emilia comes from the Latin Aemilius.

Is the name Amelia rising or falling in popularity?

According to U.S. Social Security Administration birth data (rank among all American baby names, boys and girls combined), Amelia is up from #14 in 2019 to #6 in 2024 — and 2024 is also its best year on record so far.

The origin & history of Amelia

Amelia's English form was likely shaped by two separate names: the Germanic Amalia, from the root amal ("vigorous, active, work"), and the Latin Emilia, from the Roman family name Aemilia (itself probably from aemulus, "rival").

Source: Wikipedia: Amelia name origin

Notable people named Amelia

Amelia Earhart — American aviator (1897–1937); the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic (1932), she disappeared in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe by air.

Source: Wikipedia: Amelia Earhart
Amelia Bloomer — American women's rights and temperance activist (1818–1894); edited The Lily, the first newspaper for women, and gave her name to "bloomers" by publicizing the clothing-reform style.

Source: Wikipedia: Amelia Bloomer

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Popularity of the name Amelia in the US

2021 · 13,040 babies · rank #7 (13,032 girls, 8 boys)

Best rank: 2024 (#6) · Latest: #6 · Source: US Social Security Administration, national baby-name data

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