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Amelia

"Industrious or striving; from Germanic Amalia meaning work"

Ranked #8328 for girls

About the Name Amelia

Meaning

Industrious or striving; from Germanic Amalia meaning work

Gender

Girl

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#8328

Girl Rank

#3

Amelia is a girl name of Germanic, Latin origin. The name means "Industrious or striving; from Germanic Amalia meaning work" and Currently ranked #8328 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Germanic, Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#5189
1950
#4830
1960
#5326
1970
#9770
1980
#13569
1990
#33324
2000
#93900
2010
#63375
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Amelia

  • AE Amelia Earhart (aviator)
  • AP Amelia Pond (fictional character from Doctor Who)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
A
Origin
Germanic, Latin

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