Amelia
Girl name · Germanic · pronounced uh-MEEL-yuh
Verified name
What does Amelia mean?
Industrious or striving
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 4 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Amy, Mina, Millie, Lia
Variant: Amalia, Emelia
Related: Amelie, Emily
Using Amelia across cultures
Top tier name in USA, UK, Australia.
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