Ameila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-MEEL-yuh / əˈmiːliəLatin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: work; Germanic: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amelia has roots in both Latin and Germanic languages. In Latin, it is derived from 'Aemilius,' which means 'to strive' or 'to excel.' The Germanic origin relates to the word 'amal,' meaning 'work' or 'bravery.' The name has been popularized in various cultures and has seen fluctuations in usage over the years.
Trend Summary
Amelia has consistently ranked among the top names for girls in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amelia
- Amelie
- Emilia
International Variants
- Amélie (French)
- Amalia (Spanish)
- Emilia (Italian)
Famous people named Ameila
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Fictional characters named Ameila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ameila was first seen in the United States in 1978. Ameila has ranked as high as #1310 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Ameila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ameila (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 32 |