Amelia is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10771 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 14 births ranking #5509. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 284,679 boys born was named Amelia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Amelia is one of the defining girls' names of the modern era and traditionally means work or industriousness. It feels elegant, capable, and warmly familiar.
The name has long-standing European use and surged to the top of modern charts because it combines vintage charm with contemporary softness. Its flexibility across ages is a big part of its success.