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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,Ameliawas 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 isAmelia 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 Bonesis one of the characters in the Harry Potter series. The only female vampire elder in the Underworld film series is called Amelia.Amelia Voghtis a fictional character in Marvel Comics as a mutant in the X-Men franchise. Another fictional character carrying the name isAmelia 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 Brandis 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

How To Pronounce Amelia?

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.

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.

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.

Aamaal Aamal Aemela Aemele Aemilia Aimiliona Amalamani Amali Amalia Amalija

Popular Sibling Names For Amelia

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Boy Sibling Names For Amelia

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Aamil Aimal Aimeeloved Ajmal Ajmala Ajmil Amahl Amail Amal Amalan

Girl Sibling Names For Amelia

Looking for some suitable sister names for Amelia? Check out our collection of beautiful and unique names.

Aamaal Aamal Aamilah Aemela Aemele Aemilia Aemilie Aimiliona Amaal Amahle

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.

Abbatissa Abelone Acantha Acela Acelina Ackerlea Ada Adela Admiranda Adora

Names With Similar Meaning As Amelia

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

Aamaal Aamal Aamilah Aemilie Amaal Amahle Amela Amelie Amilah Analie

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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 likeEmilorEmeryfor 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,Millieis a shortened form of Amelia. Several other short and cute nicknames are associated with Amelia, such asAmy,Lia,Milly,埃姆斯,Mel,Mia, andEmma．如果你是looking for a diminutive of Amelia, you can choose any of these for your child.

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1. Popularity of name Amelia.
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Praven is an English literature expert. He did his bachelors in English from Delhi University and masters in English from Manipur University. Besides, he holds a certificate in multimedia design and content creation from NIELIT Imphal and presented papers at various national and international conferences. With nearly two years of experience, Praven writes on topics related to English literature and...more