Amelia
ah-meel-ee-uh
US Popularity:7
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Industrious, Striving; Work
Amelia is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It derives from the Roman patrician family Aemilia gens and the Hebrew word amal, meaning “industrious,” “striving,” and “work.” Once a more unusual choice for baby, Amelia has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to its beautiful feminine sound and inspiring meanings. With this name, baby Amelia will undoubtedly know the value of hard work and will have the ingenuity, ambition, and integrity to make her dreams come true.
Amelia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amelia is currently #4 on The Bump
Girl:Amelia is currently #3 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amelia is currently #7 in U.S. births
Girl:Amelia is currently #4 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Amelia August 2023
Ancestry, Amelia Family History
Abarim Publications, Amal meaning
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