Amelia is a feminine given name. Its English form was likely influenced by the names
Amalia, derived from the Germanic root amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", and
Emilia, derived from the name of the
RomanAemilia gens. The name of the gens is likely derived from the
Latin word aemulus, meaning rival. The name Amelia has been associated with both names, as well as with the name
Emily, also derived from
Emilia.[1]
Popularity
The name has been popular in the
Anglosphere and throughout Europe in the 21st century, as well as in other countries.[2] Its increase in popularity has been attributed to an
elegant image and associations with American aviator
Amelia Earhart, as well as a similarity in sound to previously popular names such as
Amanda,
Amy, and
Emily, and to having the fashionable ia ending of other popular names
Sophia and
Olivia. All make the name seem "different but not too different."[3]
In 2022, in the United States, the name Amelia was given to 12,333 girls, making it the fourth most popular name.[4]
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article.
Amelia is a feminine given name. Its English form was likely influenced by the names
Amalia, derived from the Germanic root amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", and
Emilia, derived from the name of the
RomanAemilia gens. The name of the gens is likely derived from the
Latin word aemulus, meaning rival. The name Amelia has been associated with both names, as well as with the name
Emily, also derived from
Emilia.[1]
Popularity
The name has been popular in the
Anglosphere and throughout Europe in the 21st century, as well as in other countries.[2] Its increase in popularity has been attributed to an
elegant image and associations with American aviator
Amelia Earhart, as well as a similarity in sound to previously popular names such as
Amanda,
Amy, and
Emily, and to having the fashionable ia ending of other popular names
Sophia and
Olivia. All make the name seem "different but not too different."[3]
In 2022, in the United States, the name Amelia was given to 12,333 girls, making it the fourth most popular name.[4]
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article.