The name Amelia is of Latin origin. The root of this name is Amal, which means “work.” In this case, when translated, “work” refers to industriousness and fertility rather than labor. Like Amelia, modified versions of this name have been commonly used for centuries. These diminutive forms include Amy, Emma, and Emily. Amelia became quite popular in 18th century Europe when Kings George II and III named their daughters Amelia.

Amelia is one of the trendiest girls’ names of the decade. The name Amelia breathes new life into previously popular names like Amy and Emily, borrowing from their sounds while adding a contemporary flair with its modish -ia suffix. Amelia was most popular in 2020 when it ranked #6 on the Social Security Administration’s list of female names. In 2020, there were 12,704 babies born named Amelia.

Name Variations

Amelia is known by many variations across different cultures and languages. Some of these variations of this name include:

Amalia (Czech and Hungarian)Delia (Greek)Amalie (French)Amelie (French and German)Amélie (French)Malsci (Hungarian)Amelita (Italian)Ama (Polish)Melcia (Polish)Milica (Slavic)Nuela (Spanish)

Similar Names

Amelia is a chic, feminine name. If you appreciate the elegant sound of the name Amelia, you may also enjoy:

AdelineClaraEmmaGraceHazelJulietLucyMadeleineNoraViolet

Other girls’ names starting with A:

Aaliyah Abigail/Abby Acacia Addison/Addie Adriana Alexis Alice Anna Aria Aspen Audrey Aurora Ava Avery

Common Nicknames

One of the greatest things about the name Amelia is its versatility. Amelia lends itself to several beautiful nicknames, and parents are sure to find one that suits their little one. Common nicknames for Amelia include Amy, Ames, Lia, Mel, Mia, and Millie.

Suggested Sibling Names

Anthony Graham Henry Lucas Oliver Noah Sebastian Chloe Evelyn Harper Julia Penelope Sienna

Famous People Named Amelia

Amelia is an established name and, as such, has been a given name of baby girls for centuries. Its more recent surge in popularity has resulted in more fictional characters popping up with the name Amelia.

Famous Amelias:

Amelia Boynton Robinson, American activist Amelia “Minnie” Driver, English actressAmelia Earhart, American aviatorAmelia Lily, English singerAmelia Vega, Dominican model

Fictional Amelias:

Amelia Bedelia, title character in the Peggy Parish booksAmelia Bones, of the “Harry Potter” seriesAmelia “Amy” Pond, in “Dr. Who"Amelia “Mia” Thermopolis, in “The Princess Diaries"Amelia Voght, in “X-Men”

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