Meaning: Form of Amalia, linked with vigor
The story
Amelia is a form of Amalia, with a Germanic root connected to vigor. Emilia has a different origin, despite the similar spelling; the two name families should not be merged.
Nicknames
- Millie
- Amy
- Mia
- Mel
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Amelia comes from German and English.
More like Amelia
More German & Dutch namesElla
Germanic other; also a short form of El- names
Emmeline
Vigorous; unceasing
Willa
Will and protection; feminine form of William
Tessa
Short form of Theresa
Adelia
Noble
Rose
Rose flower; an older Germanic name history also exists
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