The nameAmalia

Amalia is a girl's name of Germanic origin, linked to work and strength. It is common in Europe and Latin America.

Meaning

Amalia comes from the Germanic amal, "work, effort". The Amali were a royal Gothic family.

Origin

Germanic, through Latin.

History

Amalia was carried by princesses, from Anna Amalia of Brunswick to Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands. Amália Rodrigues, the queen of fado, gave it a Portuguese glow.

Famous people named Amalia

Popularity of the name Amalia

Amalia in the United States

551stmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (575 births)
15,944babies named Amalia in the United States since 1880
0288575 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Amalia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,522 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Amalia. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Amalia in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 542 births a year on average, against 442 in the five years before.

Amalia in the United Kingdom

544thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2021peak year (131 births)
1,635babies named Amalia in the United Kingdom since 1997
066131 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Amalia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 731 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Amalia. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Amalia in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 105 births a year.

Amalia in France

139thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (405 births)
4,940babies named Amalia in France since 1900
0203405 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amalia in Belgium

119thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2022peak year (80 births)
1,195babies named Amalia in Belgium since 1995
04080 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Amalia in Switzerland

66thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2025peak year (105 births)
956babies named Amalia in Switzerland since 2000
053105 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Amalia in Austria

71stmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2025peak year (114 births)
970babies named Amalia in Austria since 1984
057114 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Amalia

Names from the same generation as Amalia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amalia mean?

Amalia comes from the Germanic amal, "work, effort". The Amali were a royal Gothic family.

What is the origin of the name Amalia?

Germanic, through Latin.

Is Amalia a girl's or a boy's name?

Amalia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Amalia?

In 2024, Amalia was the 551st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 550 births.

What are the variants of the name Amalia?

Variants and related names of Amalia include Amalya.

What are good sibling names for Amalia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emmy, Louisa, Ramona and Mina for a sister, Conrad, Lewis, Roland and Bruno for a brother.

Who are famous people named Amalia?

Amália Rodrigues, fado singer; Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange; Duchess Anna Amalia of Brunswick.