ThinkabaraAmelia: meaning and origin
Amelia
“Work; industrious and hardworking”
About the name Amelia
Amelia is a girl’s name from the German tradition. Its meaning is “work; industrious and hardworking”. Names from Old German (Germanic) roots, often about strength, nobility and fame — like William, Henry, Emma and Matilda.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More German names
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Caroline 👧Free; a feminine form of Charles · German
- Charlie 🧒Free; a short form of Charles and Charlotte · German
- Ella 👧All, completely; also a short form of Eleanor · German
- Elsa 👧My God is an oath; a short form of Elisabeth · German
- Emerson 🧒Son of Emery · German
- Emery 🧒Brave, powerful · German
- Emma 👧Whole, universal · German
- Frieda 👧Peace · German
- Greta 👧Pearl; a short form of Margaret · German
- Heidi 👧Noble · German
Sibling name ideas (German, boys)
- Charles 👦Free man · German
- Emmett 👦Whole, universal · German
- Everett 👦Brave as a wild boar · German
- Frederick 👦Peaceful ruler · German
- Henry 👦Ruler of the home · German
- Hugo 👦Mind, heart, spirit · German
- Otto 👦Wealth, fortune · German
- Robert 👦Bright fame · German
More girl names starting with A
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
Questions and answers
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia is a name of German origin. It means: work; industrious and hardworking.
Is Amelia a boy or girl name?
Amelia is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Amelia have?
Amelia has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Amelia a popular name?
Yes. Amelia has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.