Amelia

Meaning: work; industrious · Origin: Germanic / Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

A blend of the Germanic element amal ('work') and the Latin name Emilia. Brought to Britain by the Hanoverian royal family; aviator Amelia Earhart gave it a brave, modern image.

Famous people named Amelia

Amelia Earhart (aviator)
Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom

Nicknames

Millie, Mia, Amy

Variants & related names

Amalia, Amélie, Emilia

Amelia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Amelia mean?

Amelia means “work; industrious”. It comes from Germanic / Latin.

Is Amelia a popular name?

Yes — Amelia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Amelia?

Millie, Mia, Amy.

What are other forms of Amelia?

Amalia, Amélie, Emilia.

Similar names

Emery · Caroline · Matilda · Harriet · Ada · Aubrey

More: names starting with A · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.