Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameilia since 1996
Babies named Ameilia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Ameilia is a modern elaboration of Amelia, first appearing in U.S. records in 1996. Its usage remains rare, ranking 14,942 in the latest year, with a peak in popularity in 2009. The name's trajectory has been stable, never breaking into the top 1,000 names. As a respelling, Ameilia reflects a broader trend of phonetically creative spellings that distinguish a child while retaining the feel of a classic name.
Ameilia is a modern respelling of Amelia, a name with Germanic roots meaning "work" (from the element amal). The name Amelia was introduced to England by the German House of Hanover in the 18th century and became popular in the English-speaking world. This variant spelling, Ameilia, emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward creative spellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Millie, Ame, Lia
Sibling names for Ameilia
Names that share Ameilia's style, for a brother or sister.
