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Ameliana

ah-meh-lee-AH-nah · Of uncertain origin; perhaps a modern elaboration of Amelia or a feminine form of Emilian, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,389
Babies named in 2025
45
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 35,717 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2006

Rising since 2006, #3,389 for girls today.

Popularity of Ameliana since 2006

Babies named Ameliana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15304520102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s36
2010s202
2020s219

Meaning & origin

Ameliana is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2006. Since then, it has followed a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank of 3389 in the most recent year, 2025, with about 1 in 35,717 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been recorded in states including Texas and California, reflecting broader national trends toward elaborate, melodic names ending in '-ana'. While its exact meaning is debated, Ameliana stands as a contemporary invention, likely inspired by the well-loved Amelia and the fashionable suffix -ana, giving it an air of both familiarity and distinctiveness.

Ameliana is a modern coinage, blending the popular name Amelia with the fashionable suffix -ana. It may also be influenced by the Latin name Aemiliana, a feminine form of Aemilianus (itself from the Roman family name Aemilius, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'rival' or 'industrious'). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor melodic, elaborate feminine names.

Where Ameliana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Liana, Ana

Sibling names for Ameliana

Names that share Ameliana's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ameliana mean?
The meaning of Ameliana is uncertain. It is a modern elaboration of Amelia, which itself may derive from the Germanic root 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious', or from the Roman family name Aemilius meaning 'rival'.
How popular is the name Ameliana?
As of the latest data, Ameliana ranked number 3389 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 35,717 newborn girls receiving the name in 2025. Its popularity has been rising since it first appeared in 2006, with its peak year being 2025.
Is Ameliana a boy's or girl's name?
Ameliana is almost exclusively used for girls. The U.S. Social Security data records it as given to girls only.