Declining since 2017, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameliyah since 2007
Babies named Ameliyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Ameliyah first appeared on U.S. naming records in 2007, a relatively recent arrival in the landscape of feminine names. Its peak popularity came in 2017, but since then its usage has been steadily declining. As of 2025, it ranks 9,457th, with approximately 1 in every 160,727 baby girls receiving the name. The spelling variant Ameliyah reflects a broader trend of adapting classic names with fashionable suffixes and additional letters, offering a distinct alternative to the enduring Amelia.
Ameliyah is a contemporary respelling of Amelia, which ultimately derives from the German element 'amal' meaning 'work'. The name Amelia became popular in the 18th century and has seen many spelling variations. Ameliyah follows a trend of embellished spellings with an added 'h' and 'y' to create a distinct modern feel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Lia, Ame
Sibling names for Ameliyah
Names that share Ameliyah's style, for a brother or sister.
