Declining since 2021, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Amela since 1983
Babies named Amela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Amela is a modern American name that has seen modest but consistent use since its first recorded appearance in 1983. While it remains uncommon, ranking 8,362 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 133,939 newborns receiving the name, it reached its peak popularity in 2020. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2021, suggesting a brief surge that may have been influenced by similar-sounding names like Amelia and Mila. Its origins are uncertain, but it is likely a creative spelling or variation rooted in contemporary naming trends rather than historical tradition. Without strong ties to a specific culture or language, Amela offers a fresh, feminine sound that fits well among modern sibling sets like Aria and Milo.
Amela first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. It is likely a modern coinage influenced by names like Amelia or Amalia, with the -ela suffix fashionable in contemporary naming. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been established.
“Amela” around the world
Where Amela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mela
Variants: Amella
Sibling names for Amela
Names that share Amela's style, for a brother or sister.
