The nameAmélya
Amélya is a form of Amelia, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Amelia, it comes from the Germanic amal, "work, energy".
Origin
Germanic, through Amelia.
History
First found in France in 1995, Amélya rose in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Occitanie.
Popularity of the name Amélya
Amélya in France
Amélya was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 750 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Amélya. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Amélya in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 128 births a year on average, against 99 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Amélya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amélya mean?
Like Amelia, it comes from the Germanic amal, "work, energy".
What is the origin of the name Amélya?
Germanic, through Amelia.
Is Amélya a girl's or a boy's name?
Amélya is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Amélya?
Variants and related names of Amélya include Amelia.