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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amalia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Amali|Amaliah
GermanicGirl→ Stable

Amalia

ah-MAHL-yah · 3 syllables

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Girl
#552
→ Stable
#552
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 36
Peak rank
#528 in 2023
5yr change
-24 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #552 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Amalia

Popularity score: 36  ·  SSA Rank: #552

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-24 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicGirl3-syllableOld High German RootRegalVintageEuropeanUncommonTimeless
Character
industrious and capable
STRONG
High confidence

Amalia is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #552 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -24 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#552 · rare
Amalia at a Glance
Meaning:From Old High German 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor', combined with suffix '-ia'. Historically signifies industriousness and strength.
Language root:Old High German · Germanic
Peak rank:#528 in 2023
5yr change:-24 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Amalia Erhardt
German noblewoman, 19th century
Similar Sound
AmeliaEmiliaAmelieAliciaAurelia
Similar Style
SophiaClaraEleanorArabellaCecilia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amalia
EleanorClaraSophiaWilhelmFelixAugust◈Beatrice
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Amalia illustration
Name Intelligence
Amalia · Overview
Summary

Amalia is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #552 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Amalia scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Regal character
Amalia carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
amalia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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