Declining since 2014, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameliya since 2005
Babies named Ameliya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Ameliya is a modern respelling of Amelia, a name that has long been a favorite across English-speaking countries. First recorded in 2005, Ameliya peaked in popularity in 2013, but has been on a steady decline since 2014. In 2025, it ranked 10,107, with 1 in 178,585 baby girls receiving the name. This spelling variation adds a contemporary twist to a classic, appealing to parents who want a familiar yet distinctive name. While it has not appeared among the top state popularity lists, its usage reflects the broader trend of inventive spellings in the 2010s.
Ameliya is a modern spelling variant of Amelia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Amalia, from the root *amal- meaning 'work'. The name gained popularity in the 18th century across Europe, notably in England and Germany. This specific spelling, 'Ameliya', emerged in the United States in the early 21st century as part of a trend of respellings of classic names.
“Ameliya” around the world
Where Ameliya 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, Mia, Ami, Liya
Sibling names for Ameliya
Names that share Ameliya's style, for a brother or sister.
