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Amelia
Amelia is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It derives from the Roman patrician family Aemilia gens and means “industrious,” “striving,” and “work.” Once a more unusual choice for baby, Amelia has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to its beautiful feminine sound and inspiring meanings. With this name, baby Amelia will undoubtedly know the value of hard work and will have the ingenuity, ambition, and integrity to make her dreams come true.
Latin, Roman
Female
Meaning
Industrious, work, striving
Popularity
101 views
Favorites
0 saves
Popularity trend
Pronunciation
ah-MEEL-yah
Name Story
Traits
- Intelligent
- Ambitious
- Graceful
- Kind
Compatibility
Amelia pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, such as Charlotte and Benjamin. As a middle name, Amelia flows nicely with many first names due to its elegant sound. This name is versatile and can complement both traditional and modern naming styles.
Intelligent
Ambitious
Graceful
Kind
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Amelia Earhart
Aviator, Author
Born: July 24, 1897 · Atchison, Kansas, USA
Similar Names
Taylor
To tailor or cut
Gadiel
God is my fortune
Killian
Little warrior, church, bright headed
Rory
Red king
Dillon
Like a lion, loyal
Nora
Honor, shining light
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Amelia Original form
- Emilia Italian
- Amélie French
- Amelia Spanish
- Амелия Russian
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Persian
Cultural Adaptations
- アメリア (Ameria) Japanese
- 阿梅莉亚 (Āméilìyà) Chinese
- अमीलिया (Amīlīyā) Hindi
- امیلیا (Amilia) Persian
Frequently Asked Questions about Amelia
- What does Amelia mean?
- Industrious, work, striving
- What is the origin of Amelia?
- Amelia has Latin, Roman origins.
- Is Amelia popular?
- Amelia has been viewed 101 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Amelia?
- Similar names include Taylor, Gadiel, Killian, Rory, Dillon.
- How do you pronounce Amelia?
- Amelia is pronounced ah-MEEL-yah.
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