Amalia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amalia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amalia?
Amalia is spelled A-M-A-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Amalia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amalia is frequently linked to the Germanic root “amal,” which means “work” or “industrious.”
- Origin
- Amalia is commonly associated with Germanic origins related to labor and effort.
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAH-lee-uh · 4 syllables
Amalia Popularity in 2025
Rank#566
Recorded Births530
- Girls usage fell 15 places to #566 and recorded 21 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amalia Mean?
Amalia is frequently linked to the Germanic root “amal,” which means “work” or “industrious.”
Origin: Amalia is commonly associated with Germanic origins related to labor and effort.
How Do You Pronounce Amalia?
Pronunciationah-MAH-lee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Amalia?
- History
- Historical records show the use of Amalia in various European cultures, including appearances in medieval nobility and literature.
Amalia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 530 | #566 |
| 2024 | Girls | 551 | #551 |
| 2023 | Girls | 576 | #528 |
| 2022 | Girls | 514 | #581 |
| 2021 | Girls | 559 | #546 |
| 2020 | Girls | 515 | #570 |
| 2019 | Girls | 501 | #604 |
| 2018 | Girls | 513 | #593 |
| 2017 | Girls | 495 | #613 |
| 2016 | Girls | 363 | #782 |
| 2015 | Girls | 339 | #827 |
| 2014 | Girls | 306 | #887 |
| 2013 | Girls | 271 | #933 |
| 2012 | Girls | 247 | #1,026 |
| 2011 | Girls | 257 | #990 |
| 2010 | Girls | 231 | #1,075 |
| 2009 | Girls | 243 | #1,058 |
| 2008 | Girls | 248 | #1,053 |
| 2007 | Girls | 220 | #1,162 |
| 2006 | Girls | 225 | #1,110 |
| 2005 | Girls | 187 | #1,216 |
| 2004 | Girls | 196 | #1,152 |
| 2003 | Girls | 192 | #1,135 |
| 2002 | Girls | 162 | #1,236 |
When Was Amalia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
576 recorded births
National rank #528
2021 · Girls
559 recorded births
National rank #546
2024 · Girls
551 recorded births
National rank #551
2025 · Girls
530 recorded births
National rank #566
Where Amalia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| NY | #257 | 66 |
| MA | #284 | 20 |
| NJ | #301 | 27 |
| FL | #397 | 47 |
| CA | #442 | 75 |
| IL | #455 | 23 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |