Girl
Germanic
4 syllables
Amelia
ah-MEEL-ee-ah
/əˈmiːliə/
"She who strives" — a name of adventure, ambition, and boundless possibility
Amelia comes from the Germanic element 'amal,' meaning work or industriousness — and no name bearer exemplified this more than Amelia Earhart, who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The name blends the hard-working meaning of the Germanic 'Amalia' with the soft, romantic sound of the Latin 'Aemilia,' creating something that feels both determined and graceful. It's been a UK #1 for over a decade.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · me · li · a
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAmal
MeaningWork, industrious, striving
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2018
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 10
Nicknames
AmyMillieMelLiaEmmie
About the Name Amelia
Amelia means 'work' or 'industrious,' from the Germanic element 'amal.' It suggests someone striving, determined, and hardworking.
Amelia and Emily are distinct names — Amelia comes from Germanic 'amal' while Emily comes from Latin 'Aemilia.' However, they've long been confused and sometimes combined.
Amelia has been the #1 girl's name in England and Wales consistently since 2011 — an extraordinary reign that shows its enduring appeal to British parents.
Millie is the most popular nickname for Amelia. Amy, Mel, Lia, and Emmie are also used. Millie in particular has become popular enough to use as a standalone name.
Amelia represents ambition, adventure, and quiet strength. Amelia Earhart defined the name's spirit: someone who refuses to accept limits placed on them.
Personality of Amelia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amelia
Creativity
85%
Elegance
87%
Independence
92%
Intelligence
88%
Strength
86%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Amelia
A
Amelia Earhart
American aviation pioneer, first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
A
Amelia Watson
Popular English-speaking VTuber, bringing the name to a new generation
P
Princess Amelia
Youngest daughter of King George III of Great Britain
A
Amelia Pond (Doctor Who)
Beloved companion to the Doctor, played by Karen Gillan
A
Amelia Bedelia
Iconic children's book character known for taking things literally — beloved since 1963
Middle Names for Amelia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amelia
Amelia Rose
Amelia Grace
Amelia Jane
Amelia Claire
Amelia Mae
Amelia Kate
Amelia Jo
Amelia Faye
Amelia Wren
Amelia Blythe
Amelia Pearl
Amelia Rue
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Amelia
1783
Princess Amelia, youngest daughter of George III, is born — helping establish the name in British royal tradition
1897
Amelia Bedelia author Peggy Parish is born — though the books won't come for 66 years
1932
Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, cementing the name's adventurous legacy
1963
Amelia Bedelia is published, introducing the name to generations of children
2011
Amelia becomes the #1 girl's name in England and Wales, a position it holds for over a decade
Numerology & Symbolism of Amelia
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sky Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daffodil
Amelia Around the World
How Amelia is written in different languages and scripts
أميليا
Arabic
アメリア
Japanese
Амелия
Russian
아멜리아
Korean
阿米莉亚
Chinese
Αμελία
Greek
अमेलिया
Hindi
אמיליה
Hebrew
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