Amelia Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Amelia

Did you know that Amelia is the English derivative of the German name Amalia? The German root word ‘amal’ means work, which may refer to being dynamic and fertile. The term also attributes its popularity to the Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge from Belgium. As a Merovingian nun, she was a mother to five Saints and lived during the 7th century. Owing to its popularity, it has many variations in different languages. It became popular during the reign of King George II and George III, who named their daughters after it.

Amelia is a trendy name preferred by many parents. It sounds unique compared to similar titles like Emily, Emma, or Amy. There are many variations of the word, such as Amalia in Spanish and Italian, Amalija in Croatian, Amaliya in Russian, and Amelina in Germanic. Mel, Milly, Amy, and Emma are some of its diminutives.

In fiction, Amelia was the titular protagonist of the sentimental novel by Henry Fielding, released in 1751. The titular character of the picture book series written by Peggy Parish is Amelia Bedelia, someone who takes everything literally. The book series has inspired many plays and a feature film was also in the pipeline but did not materialize.

Amelia Bones is one of the characters in the Harry Potter series. The only female vampire elder in the Underworld film series is called Amelia. Amelia Voght is a fictional character in Marvel Comics as a mutant in the X-Men franchise. Another fictional character carrying the name is Amelia Sedley, a character in the famous novel Vanity Fair by William Thackeray. In the science-fiction epic Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan in 2014, Dr. Amelia Brand is an astronaut and NASA scientist known for having high knowledge and intellect. Anne Hathaway plays the character in the movie.

Amelia

Meaning Hardworking and industrious

Gender Girl

Religion Islam

Origin Germanic, Latin

Lucky Number 5

Syllables Four

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 4 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Amelia?

Pronounced as ah-mee-lee-ah

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Amelia in German.

Listen to the sound of the name Amelia in English.

Famous People With The Name Amelia

Amelia BloomerAmerican news editor and the first woman to own and edit newspaper
Amelia EarhartAmerican aviator/writer and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Boynton RobinsonAmerican Civil Rights activist and a key figure in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Marches
Amelia Vega PolancoDominican model, actress and winner of the Miss Universe in 2003
Amelia LilyEnglish singer/TV personality known for her performance in the The X Factor
Amelia Fiona Jessica DriverEnglish actress who is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee
Amelie HeinleAmerican actress known for her role in the TV series The Young And The Restless

Amelia On The Popularity Chart

Showing a steep rise since the 1980s, Amelia has reached new heights in popularity in recent years. Let us read further to study its popularity through different years as given in the chart.

Popularity Over Time

Amelia has always been a popular name to begin with. However, after the 2000s, it became one of the most preferred names reaching its peak in 2021 when an average of 12952 babies per million was given this moniker.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The name has hovered consistently around the top 300 since the 1980s. However, it had a massive surge in rankings from the early 2000s. As of 2021, it holds the 4th rank in the list of popular names.

Source: Social Security Administration

Amelia On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Amelia

There are many iterations of the name Amelia. Take a look at some that we have curated for you below.

Popular Sibling Names For Amelia

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Amelia, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Amelia

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Girl Sibling Names For Amelia

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Other Popular Names Beginning With A

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter A to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Ada

Names With Similar Meaning As Amelia

If you do not prefer the name Amelia, you can consider the following suggestions with similar meanings.

Anagram Names Of Amelia

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Amelia.

Amalie

Ameila

Maelia

Maleia

Popular Songs On The Name Amelia

Amelia has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Amelia	Seb Wildblood
Amelia	Samia
Amelia	Matthew Schwanke
Amelia	Katie Lynne Sharbaugh
Amelia	DJ Noiz
Amelia	Tonight Alive
Amelia	Cocteau Twins
Amelia	Skott

Acrostic Poem On Amelia

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Amelia with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Angelic and divine, a little beacon of light.

Meticulous and methodical with attention to detail.

Energetic and enigmatic, eagerly embracing every new day.

Lively spirit bursting with vivacity and zest for life.

Illuminating ideas that will inspire the world.

Adventurous spirit taking flights to discover the unknown.

Amelia’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name amelia. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Amelia In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Amelia in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Amelia, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Amelia	English	en
阿米莉亚	Chinese	zh-CN
अमेलिया	Hindi	hi
Amelia	Spanish	es
Amelia	French	fr
اميليا	Arabic	ar
আমেলিয়া	Bengali	bn
Amelia	Portuguese	pt
Амелия	Russian	ru
امیلیا	Urdu	ur
Amelia	Indonesian	id
Amelia	German	de
アメリア	Japanese	ja
अमेलिया	Marathi	mr
అమేలియా	Telugu	te
Amelia	Turkish	tr
அமேலியா	Tamil	ta
Amelia	Vietnamese	vi
Amelia	Tagalog	tl
아멜리아	Korean	ko
Amelia	Hausa	ha
Amelia	Swahili	sw
Amelia	Javanese	jv
Amelia	Italian	it
ਅਮੀਲੀਆ	Punjabi	pa
એમેલિયા	Gujarati	gu
อเมเลีย	Thai	th
ಅಮೇಲಿಯಾ	Kannada	kn
አሚሊያ	Amharic	am
अमेलिया	Bhojpuri	bho
Amelia	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Amelia In Sign Languages

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Amelia

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Amelia, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Dr. LiFong, a certified numerologist from Katy, Texas, says, “In Amelia’s name, there is a possibility that she possesses the traits of an ambitious leader. She may demonstrate assertiveness and strong willpower, often accompanied by strong convictions. Amelia may have a wealth of energy and a reservoir of excellent ideas. She may be inclined to move forward into uncharted territories with a pioneering drive.”

Baby Name Lists Containing Amelia

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Amelia and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Amelia

Discover the presence of Amelia in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Amelia's Children	A Semente do Mal	2023
Thank You, Amelia Earhart	Thank You, Amelia Earhart	2023
Amelia 2.0	The Summerland Project, Амелия 2.0	2017
Amelia	Amelia - Kalandok szárnyán, Amelia Earhart, Amelija, Ameliya, Chuyến Bay Cuối Cùng Của Amelia, Αμέλια, Амелия, アメリア　永遠の翼, 愛蜜莉亞：夢想起飛, 空中女豪, 艾米莉亚, 艾美丽雅：伴你起航	2009
Amelia Lópes O'Neill	Amelia Lópes O'Neill: L'Histoire d'une femme fidèle du port de Valparaiso racontée par un voleur repenti, Amelia Lopez O'Neill	1991

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Amelia mean in the Bible?

melia finds no mention in the Bible. It is of German origin. However, it is a derivative of Amalia, a name of Hebrew origin that means ‘work of God.’

2. Is Amelia an old-fashioned name?

Amelia has been used for centuries and can be considered a vintage or old-fashioned name. However, it still has a timeless appeal and is the 4th most popular name for girls in the US as of 2021 and 2022 (1).

3. What is the boy version of Amelia?

Amelia is a feminine name with no masculine variations. But if you are fascinated by the sound of Amelia, you may go for names like Emil or Emery for boys as they have a related ring.

4. What is the personality type for the name Amelia?

A name doesn’t define an individual’s personality. The behavior of a person depends on several factors. Nonetheless, as Amelia means ‘work,’ it can be connected to attributes such as hard work, power, and vision.

5. Is Millie a short name for Amelia?

Yes, Millie is a shortened form of Amelia. Several other short and cute nicknames are associated with Amelia, such as Amy, Lia, Milly, Ames, Mel, Mia, and Emma. If you are looking for a diminutive of Amelia, you can choose any of these for your child.

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Popularity of name Amelia.
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