amelia

Pronunciation
uh-MEEL-yuh

Gender
female

Origin

German; Latin

Ranking

  4 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Vigorous; Brave; Rival

The name Amelia, wildly popularized by pioneer Amelia Earhart, is believed to be a variant of Amalia, meaning "vigorous" or "brave" in German. It can also be a variant of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival." It has been a top 500 baby girl's name in the United States every year since 1900 and made its debut inside the top 10 in 2016. It has now cracked the top-five in three consecutive years (2021-23).

Famous People Named Amelia

  Amelia Earhart

  Pioneering aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

  Amelia Boynton Robinson

  Civil rights leader who played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery marches

  Amelia Bloomer

  Women's rights advocate known for popularizing the 'bloomers' garment

  Amelia Vega

  Miss Universe 2003 and advocate for health and education

  Amelia Bullmore

  Actress and writer known for her work in television and theater

  Amelia Womack

  Environmental activist and former deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

  Amelia Boone

  Champion obstacle racer and ultra-runner

  Amelia Meath

  Musician and member of the band Sylvan Esso

  Amelia Warner

  Actress and musician known for her film scores

  Amelia Heinle

  Emmy-winning actress known for her role on 'The Young and the Restless'

Famous Media with people Named Amelia

    Amelia Bedelia

    A children's book series about a literal-minded housekeeper who often misunderstands instructions  

    Amelia Peabody

    A fictional archaeologist and detective in a series of mystery novels by Elizabeth Peters  

    Amelia the Flying Squirrel

    A character from the animated series 'PB&J Otter' known for her adventurous spirit  

    Amelia Bones

    A character from the 'Harry Potter' series, known for her fairness and integrity as a member of the Wizengamot  

    Amelia Pond

    A companion to the Doctor in the television series 'Doctor Who'  

    Amelia Gabble

    A character from Disney's 'The Aristocats', one of the twin geese sisters  

    Amelia the Angel

    A character from the children's book 'Amelia the Angel' by Siobhan Parkinson  

    Amelia the Hedgehog

    A character from the children's book series 'Hedgehugs'  

    Amelia Rules!

    A comic book series about a girl named Amelia and her adventures with friends  

    Amelia the Singing Fairy

    A character from the 'Rainbow Magic' book series, known for her musical talents