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Amelia: Meaning & Origin

Amelia is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning “Industrious, striving; derived from Germanic "amal" meaning work or labor”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 2% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ah-MEE-lee-ah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

98/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 2% of popular names.

Nicknames

AmyMel

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

31%
54
2010
37
Current
#33
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Claire

Famous Namesakes

  • Amelia Earhart (aviator)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Amelia