Amalia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MAH-lee-ah / əˈmɑːliəGerman; Latin; Greek
Meaning
German: hard worker; Latin: beloved; Greek: to be loved
Historical & Cultural Background
Amalia has roots in various cultures, primarily German and Latin. It has been used in royal families and nobility throughout Europe. The name has seen various adaptations and has remained popular in different forms across centuries.
Trend Summary
Amalia has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amalie
- Amalía
International Variants
- Amalia (Spanish)
- Amélie (French)
- Amalia (Italian)
- Amalija (Latvian)
Famous people named Amalia
Amalia of Oldenburg was a Danish princess known for her marriage to King Christian IX of Denmark.
Amalia Rodrigues was a renowned Portuguese fado singer, often referred to as the 'Queen of Fado'.
Amalia Ercoli Finzi is an Italian astrophysicist recognized for her contributions to space science.
Amalia D. K. M. de la Cruz is a notable figure in the field of education in the Philippines.
Fictional characters named Amalia
Amalia is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her adventurous spirit.
Amalia is a character in the novel 'The Book of Chameleons' by José Eduardo Agualusa, representing themes of identity.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amalia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Amalia has ranked as high as #836 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Amalia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amalia (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 73 | |
CA | 73 | |
TX | 66 | |
NY | 62 | |
NJ | 27 | |
IL | 26 | |
OH | 18 | |
PA | 18 | |
MA | 15 | |
NC | 14 | |
CO | 12 | |
GA | 11 | |
WI | 10 | |
TN | 9 | |
VA | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 9 |
1881 | 11 |
1882 | 11 |
1883 | 8 |
1884 | 14 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 11 |
1887 | 20 |
1888 | 22 |
1889 | 15 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 20 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 16 |
1894 | 33 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 18 |
1897 | 24 |
1898 | 25 |
1899 | 21 |
1900 | 27 |
1901 | 17 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 12 |
1905 | 17 |
1906 | 21 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 23 |
1909 | 27 |
1910 | 31 |
1911 | 28 |
1912 | 36 |
1913 | 45 |
1914 | 52 |
1915 | 74 |
1916 | 73 |
1917 | 71 |
1918 | 71 |
1919 | 78 |
1920 | 87 |
1921 | 78 |
1922 | 73 |
1923 | 99 |
1924 | 124 |
1925 | 73 |
1926 | 99 |
1927 | 90 |
1928 | 98 |
1929 | 84 |
1930 | 87 |
1931 | 74 |
1932 | 67 |
1933 | 63 |
1934 | 54 |
1935 | 41 |
1936 | 47 |
1937 | 36 |
1938 | 39 |
1939 | 35 |
1940 | 50 |
1941 | 46 |
1942 | 42 |
1943 | 55 |
1944 | 51 |
1945 | 46 |
1946 | 46 |
1947 | 57 |
1948 | 59 |
1949 | 62 |
1950 | 61 |
1951 | 54 |
1952 | 69 |
1953 | 60 |
1954 | 59 |
1955 | 67 |
1956 | 82 |
1957 | 83 |
1958 | 66 |
1959 | 58 |
1960 | 61 |
1961 | 72 |
1962 | 79 |
1963 | 80 |
1964 | 81 |
1965 | 68 |
1966 | 70 |
1967 | 72 |
1968 | 62 |
1969 | 66 |
1970 | 71 |
1971 | 77 |
1972 | 72 |
1973 | 92 |
1974 | 94 |
1975 | 84 |
1976 | 95 |
1977 | 81 |
1978 | 109 |
1979 | 91 |
1980 | 98 |
1981 | 121 |
1982 | 99 |
1983 | 86 |
1984 | 110 |
1985 | 110 |
1986 | 109 |
1987 | 100 |
1988 | 98 |
1989 | 126 |
1990 | 144 |
1991 | 145 |
1992 | 128 |
1993 | 139 |
1994 | 142 |
1995 | 144 |
1996 | 138 |
1997 | 138 |
1998 | 114 |
1999 | 135 |
2000 | 149 |
2001 | 155 |
2002 | 162 |
2003 | 192 |
2004 | 196 |
2005 | 187 |
2006 | 225 |
2007 | 220 |
2008 | 248 |
2009 | 243 |
2010 | 231 |
2011 | 257 |
2012 | 247 |
2013 | 271 |
2014 | 306 |
2015 | 339 |
2016 | 363 |
2017 | 495 |
2018 | 512 |
2019 | 501 |
2020 | 515 |
2021 | 559 |
2022 | 513 |
2023 | 575 |
2024 | 550 |