How do the British pronounce Amelia?
How do you spell Amelia phonetically?
Amelia is a female name. It is an English-language variant of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning ‘work’, and connoting industriousness and fertility.
Amelia (given name)
| Pronunciation | /əˈmiːliə/ ə-MEE-lee-ə |
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | English, German, Urdu |
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | German word ‘amal’, meaning work |
What does Amelia mean?
Origin: The name Amelia of Latin origin. Its Germanic root name, Amal, means “work.” Gender: Amelia is historically the feminine form of the name. Masculine variations like Emil, Emmett, and Emery are common.
Is Amelia a cute name?
Amelia is one of the hottest girls’ names as an update to the overused Emily and Amanda. Amelia emerged as the top British name in 2011 and retains the Number 1 spot, and in 2017 vaulted into the US Top 10 for the first time.
Is Amelia a common name?
The name is currently ranked third on the U.S. Social Security baby names portal, which ranks names based on U.S. births. BabyNames.com’s top female name, Amelia, has Latin roots and means ‘work’ and is ranked seventh by Social Security. The name has secured a top ten ranking in popularity for more than a decade.