Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaliya since 2004
Babies named Amaliya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Amaliya is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 2004, reflecting the ongoing trend of creative spellings and cross-cultural blends. Its peak usage came in 2017, when it reached its highest rank. The name remains stable in popularity, with about 1 in 133,939 girls receiving it in 2025. Its origins are debated: it may be a variation of the Germanic-rooted Amelia, meaning 'work,' or a form of the Arabic Amal, meaning 'hope.' This ambiguity adds to its appeal for parents seeking a name that bridges European and Middle Eastern heritage. Amaliya has not historically appeared among top states or with notable famous bearers, underscoring its status as a distinctive, contemporary choice.
Amaliya first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, likely as a modern spelling variant of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic name Amalia, from the root *amal- meaning 'work.' The name also shares form with the Arabic Amal, meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration.' Its rise reflects the trend of endowing girls' names with an -iya suffix, blending European and Arabic influences.
“Amaliya” around the world
Where Amaliya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mali, Lia
Sibling names for Amaliya
Names that share Amaliya's style, for a brother or sister.
