Declining since 2013, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Amilya since 1995
Babies named Amilya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 482 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Amilya is a modern respelling of the classic Amelia, a name that has seen widespread popularity in the 2000s. First recorded in the U.S. in 1995, Amilya peaked at rank 7,491 in 2012, though it has been declining since 2013. Its rarity, with 1 in 114,805 newborns receiving the name in 2025, appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive choice. The name is most common in the 2010s decade, and while it has not yet been recorded in any specific top states, its usage is scattered across the country. The variant reflects a trend toward personalized spellings that maintain the melodic sound of the original.
Amilya is a modern variant of names like Amelia and Amalia. Amelia derives from the Germanic root 'amal', meaning 'work', while Amalia has a similar origin. The spelling with 'y' is a contemporary respelling that became popular in the United States starting in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mia, Milly, Ame
Sibling names for Amilya
Names that share Amilya's style, for a brother or sister.
