The nameAmelie
Amelie is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "work". The French form of Amelia, it was made famous by the film Amélie.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Amelie comes from the Germanic amal, "work, effort".
Origin
Germanic, through French. Amélie is the French spelling.
History
The French film Amélie (2001) made the name popular worldwide. It reached the top 60 in England and Wales.
Amelie in other languages
Amélie is the French form of Amelia. It is Amalia in German, Spanish and Greek, and Amélia in Portuguese. The 2001 film Amélie made the French form known worldwide.
Nicknames for Amelie
The most common nicknames for Amelie: Millie and Mia.
Did you know?
- Amélie Mauresmo won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006.
- The Belgian novelist Amélie Nothomb has published a new novel every year since 1992.
Famous people named Amelie
- Amélie Mauresmo, tennis player
- Amélie Nothomb, writer
- Amélie Poulain, film heroine
Popularity of the name Amelie
Amelie in the United States
Amelie was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,253 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Amelie. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Amelie in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 336 births a year on average, against 415 in the five years before.
Amelie in the United Kingdom
Amelie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 10,171 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Amelie. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Amelie in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 529 births a year on average, against 788 in the five years before.
Amelie in Ireland
Amelie in France
Amelie in Belgium
Amelie in Switzerland
Amelie in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Amelie
Names from the same generation as Amelie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amelie mean?
Amelie comes from the Germanic amal, "work, effort".
What is the origin of the name Amelie?
Germanic, through French. Amélie is the French spelling.
Is Amelie a girl's or a boy's name?
Amelie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Amelie?
In 2024, Amelie was the 712th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 394 births.
What are the variants of the name Amelie?
Variants and related names of Amelie include Melia and Mélie.
What are good sibling names for Amelie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ema, Mina, Livia and Adele for a sister, Bruno, Landry, Alonso and Roland for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Amelie?
The most common nicknames for Amelie are Millie and Mia.
Who are famous people named Amelie?
Amélie Mauresmo, tennis player; Amélie Nothomb, writer; Amélie Poulain, film heroine.