What Does the Name Amelia Mean?
Amelia is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “work, industriousness.”
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| Name | Amelia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Meaning | work, industriousness |
| Variants | Amalia, Emilia, Amelie, Millie, Amy |
| Popularity | US Top 5 girls' name in the early 2020s |
The meaning and origin of Amelia
The name Amelia means “work, industriousness” and has Germanic origins. Derived from the Germanic element 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious', and historically conflated with the Latin Aemilia. Famous bearers include aviator Amelia Earhart.
Using Amelia in realistic test data
Amelia works well when you need a believable girl or female profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its Germanic origin and meaning, “work, industriousness”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
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Variants and related names
Amelia is related to several other names you may recognize: Amalia, Emilia, Amelie, Millie, Amy. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Amelia?
US Top 5 girls' name in the early 2020s
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amelia mean?+
The name Amelia means “work, industriousness” and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of the name Amelia?+
Amelia originates from Germanic.
Is Amelia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Amelia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press