Amelia

Form of the Germanic name Amalia

Amelia appeared in the US boy naming records from 1921 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2019. It is a 3-syllable boy name ranked #9511 by total recorded use.

#9511boy rank

2019peak year

3syllables

Origin of the spelling

Origin & meaning

OriginForm of the Germanic name Amalia

MeaningA form of Amalia; it is not the same name as Emilia.

Amelia is treated as a variant of Amalia, a name in the Germanic naming tradition. It is sometimes confused with Emilia, though standard name references distinguish their origins.

The name gained visibility in Britain in the 18th century and later returned to prominence in English-speaking use.