Amelia is a very popular English girl’s name.

Meaning of the Name

Amelia is a modern name that it is likely to originate from the combination of the names Emilia and Amalia.

Amalia is derived from the Germanic word ‘amal’ which means “a hard worker”.

Popularity

Amelia is the 2nd most popular baby girl’s name in England and Wales according to the recent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics (in 2016). It has rocketed in popularity in Britain since 1995.

Famous People with the Name Amelia

Here are a few people with the 1^st name Amelia:

• Amelia Earhart – was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic. This famous lady had a Hollywood film created about her life staring Hillary Swank and Richard Gere.
• Amelia Driver – an English actress better known as Minnie Driver.
• Amelia Bullmore – actresses who’s appeared on the TV programmes Alan Partridge and Coronation Street.

Resources

• Interested in English girl’s names see our comprehensive list of girl’s names and tools to help you choose a name for your baby.