Amelia is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2 in 2022 with 2,884 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 7,061 births ranking #1. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 210.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 91 girls 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.