Female Name · Germanic

Amelia Meaning

Industrious, hardworking, ambitious soul

5Numerology
#4Popularity Rank
6Letters
Quick Facts

Amelia at a Glance

OriginGermanic
GenderFemale
Pronunciationə-MEEL-yə
Popularity Rank#4
Peak Year2017-2023
Numerology5 — The Free Spirit
Zodiac AffinityAries, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Meaning

What Does the Name Amelia Mean?

Amelia derives from the Germanic amal, meaning work or labor — but more poetically translated as industrious and striving. The name was popularized by 18th-century British royalty (Princess Amelia of Hanover) and immortalized by aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The name surged after 2010, reaching top 5 in the US, UK, and Australia. Its rolling four-syllable musicality plus pioneering associations make it a timeless favorite.

Personality

Amelia Personality & Numerology

People with the name Amelia carry the vibration of numerology number 5 — The Free Spirit. This means adventurous, curious, magnetic. The energy of Amelia tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.

Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Amelia into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Amelia, the result is 5.

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Astrology

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Notable

Famous People Named Amelia

⭐ Amelia Earhart
⭐ Amelia Warner
⭐ Princess Amelia of Hanover
⭐ Amelia Gray Hamlin
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Variations, Nicknames & Pairings

Variations

Amalia, Amelie, Emilia, Emily

Nicknames

Amy, Mia, Lia, Mel

Middle Name Ideas

Rose, Grace, Jane, Kate, Pearl

FAQ

Amelia — Common Questions

What does the name Amelia mean?

Industrious, hardworking, ambitious soul

Where does the name Amelia come from?

The name Amelia has Germanic origins, with peak popularity around 2017-2023.

What is the numerology of the name Amelia?

Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Amelia reduces to 5 — The Free Spirit. People with this name vibration are often adventurous, curious, magnetic.

Which zodiac signs match the name Amelia?

The name Amelia resonates strongly with Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.

What are similar names to Amelia?

Common variations include Amalia, Amelie, Emilia, Emily.

Is Amelia a popular name?

Amelia currently ranks at #4 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 2017-2023.

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