Amelia is an extremely popular girls' name in United States, ranking #4 in 2023 with 12,352 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 13,032 births ranking #4. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 856.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 130 girls born was named Amelia. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.