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Amelia

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Industrious, hardworking
Pronunciation
uh-MEEL-yuh
Origin
Latin

From Latin and Germanic 'amal' meaning work.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Latin, German, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany

Alternate spellings

  • AmelieFrench

    French form of Amelia.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Amelia Earhart

    1897–1939

    American aviation pioneer and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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