Amalie Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAH-lee / əˈmɑːli

German; Scandinavian; Dutch

Meaning

German: hard worker; Dutch: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Amalie is a feminine form of the name Amalia, which has roots in the Germanic word 'amal,' meaning work. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. It has been borne by several notable historical figures, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Amalie has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Amalia
  • Amalie
  • Malia

International Variants

  • Amalia (Spanish)
  • Amalie (Danish)
  • Amalie (Norwegian)
  • Amalia (Italian)

Famous people named Amalie

Amalie Skram was a Norwegian author known for her contributions to literature in the late 19th century.

Amalie von Schintling was a German painter recognized for her portraits and landscapes in the 18th century.

Amalie Linde was a Danish actress celebrated for her performances in the early 20th century.

Amalie Sieveking was a German philanthropist known for her work in social reform during the 19th century.

Fictional characters named Amalie

Amalie is a character in the novel 'The Last Days of the Romanovs' by Helen Rappaport, representing the historical context of the Russian Revolution.

Amalie is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amalie was first seen in the United States in 1883. Amalie has ranked as high as #1289 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Amalie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amalie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 7
58%
CA 5
42%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18836
18845
18855
18865
18895
18905
18915
18937
18948
18976
19007
19046
19146
19176
19245
19275
19285
19336
19365
19475
19529
19545
19605
19615
19636
196410
19706
19715
19746
197510
19767
19776
19787
19797
198110
19828
198317
19848
19855
198611
19876
198814
19899
199013
199120
199216
199318
199411
199512
199611
199716
199812
199913
200023
200116
200225
200339
200436
200541
200643
200747
200836
200951
201050
201157
201243
201347
201440
201543
201645
201747
201834
201943
202032
202134
202242
202335
202438