Rising since 2007, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameli since 2003
Babies named Ameli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Ameli is a modern variant of the classic Amelie, which has roots in the Germanic Amalia. While the name Amelie saw a surge in the early 2000s, the variant Ameli began appearing in U.S. records in 2003 and has been steadily climbing in popularity since 2007. In 2025, it ranked 4,661, with about 1 in 55,423 babies receiving the name. The name's peak year so far is 2024, and it shows a rising trajectory. Ameli is most common in Texas and California, reflecting broader naming trends in those states. Its simple, vowel-heavy spelling fits a modern preference for streamlined versions of traditional names.
Ameli is a modern variant spelling of Amelie, the French form of the Germanic name Amalia. The root element 'amal' means 'work', giving the name the sense of 'industrious'. The name gained popularity in the early 2000s following the success of the French film Amélie (2001), though the variant Ameli specifically emerged as a simplified spelling in the United States. It has steadily risen in usage since 2007.
Where Ameli is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Meli, Mia
Sibling names for Ameli
Names that share Ameli's style, for a brother or sister.
