Amelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amelia?
Amelia is spelled A-M-E-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Amelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amelia is derived from a Germanic root meaning “work.”
- Origin
- Amelia may derive from the Germanic root amal meaning “work,” associated with industriousness.
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEE-lee-uh · 4 syllables
Amelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#4
Recorded Births12,699
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #4 and recorded 87 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,383 places to #10,695 and recorded 3 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 Amelia Mean?
Amelia is derived from a Germanic root meaning “work.”
Origin: Amelia may derive from the Germanic root amal meaning “work,” associated with industriousness.
How Do You Pronounce Amelia?
Pronunciationah-MEE-lee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Amelia?
- History
- The name Amelia has been in use since at least the 18th century and became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Amelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12,699 | #4 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12,786 | #3 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Girls | 12,365 | #4 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12,415 | #4 |
| 2022 | Boys | 13 | #6,479 |
| 2021 | Girls | 13,041 | #4 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12,802 | #6 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 12,944 | #7 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12,405 | #8 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11,870 | #8 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10,809 | #10 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9,878 | #12 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8,805 | #15 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8,052 | #17 |
When Was Amelia 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.
2021 · Girls
13,041 recorded births
National rank #4
2019 · Girls
12,944 recorded births
National rank #7
2020 · Girls
12,802 recorded births
National rank #6
2024 · Girls
12,786 recorded births
National rank #3
Where Amelia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #1 | 459 |
| GA | #1 | 450 |
| LA | #1 | 212 |
| KY | #1 | 212 |
| MS | #1 | 105 |
| OH | #2 | 482 |
| MI | #2 | 368 |
| TN | #2 | 342 |