Rising since 2011, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaliah since 2007
Babies named Amaliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Amaliah is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and has been on a rising trajectory since 2011. It peaked in popularity in 2024, when it reached rank 7,491 with an incidence of about 1 in 114,805 births. The name is a modern variant of Amalia, itself a form of the Germanic name Amala, which is rooted in the word for 'work'. Despite its recent emergence, Amaliah fits into a broader trend of names ending in '-iah' that have become popular in the 2020s. The lack of top states suggests the name is spread thinly across the country, favored by parents seeking a unique yet familiar-sounding option.
Amaliah is a modern respelling of Amalia, a name derived from the Germanic root 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor'. It emerged as a variant of Amelia, which gained popularity in the 18th century. The spelling with an 'h' is a contemporary adaptation, often used to add a distinctive touch.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Malia, Lia
Sibling names for Amaliah
Names that share Amaliah's style, for a brother or sister.
