Amelia
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Work; Industrious
Background: The name Amelia originates from the Germanic name 'Amal,' which is derived from the elements meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This name was later adopted into Latin, where it retained a similar meaning, emphasizing the hardworking nature associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#149
Total births
268,612
Most popular decade
2020s
(190,125 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+12 ranks)
Years in Top 100
26
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1921
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,517
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 14
- Peak rank
- #5,492
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 9
- Recent rank
- #8,287
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 221
- First year rank
- #96
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 13,032
- Peak rank
- #4
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 12,740
- Recent rank
- #3
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).