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Amelia
Form of the Germanic name Amalia
Amelia appeared in the US girl naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2021. It is a 4-syllable girl name ranked #167 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Amellia.
#167girl rank
2021peak year
4syllables
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.
Related forms
AmaliaAmelieAmélie
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