Amelia

Girls

Best rank #6 (2024) · ranked in 15 years

Amelia has appeared in the popularity rankings across 15 of the tracked years since 2011.

It climbed from #100 in 2011 to #8 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Amelia sits at #8.

12,795 newborns received the name Amelia in 2024, its peak year.

Amelia was most popular around 2024, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020201120182025
  1. 2025812,705
  2. 2024612,795
  3. 2023712,372
  4. 2022712,428
  5. 2021713,049
  6. 20201012,808
  7. 20191412,958
  8. 20181812,414
  9. 20172211,882
  10. 20163310,816
  11. 2015449,878
  12. 2014558,814
  13. 2013618,060
  14. 2012817,249
  15. 20111006,381

Similar names

If Amelia is on your shortlist, Ava, Alexander, Anthony are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Origin & meaning

Amelia is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Amalia, rooted in the Old High German element amal, meaning "work," "industrious," or "energetic." It is often confused with the separate Latin name Aemilia, which gave rise to Emily, though the two have distinct origins.

Notable people named Amelia

  • Amelia Earhart - pioneering aviator, first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

Amelia became broadly popular in the English-speaking world after being introduced by Britain's Hanoverian royal family in the 18th century, and it has ranked consistently among the top names for American girls in recent years.

Frequently asked questions

Is Amelia a popular name?
Amelia reached a best rank of #6 in 2024 and has charted in 15 years.
Where does Amelia rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Amelia ranks #8.
Is Amelia a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Amelia most popular?
Amelia peaked around 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)