Amelia
A Germanic Name from the Amal Element name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Amelia in Australia
2024 #2→2025 #2Steady
Amelia ranks 2nd for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 1st in 2020. Since first appearing at 12th in 2008, it has moved up 10 places overall. It held the same rank in the latest year-to-year comparison.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #2 |
| 2024 | #2 |
| 2023 | #1 |
| 2022 | #1 |
| 2021 | #4 |
| 2020 | #1 |
| 2019 | #6 |
| 2018 | #4 |
| 2017 | #6 |
| 2016 | #5 |
| 2015 | #5 |
| 2014 | #5 |
| 2013 | #4 |
| 2012 | #7 |
| 2011 | #9 |
| 2010 | #12 |
| 2009 | #10 |
| 2008 | #12 |
Meaning
The name Amelia is commonly linked to work.
In a nutshellAmelia means “work”.
Origin
Amelia is usually described as a Germanic name from the Amal element.
Origin in briefGermanic Name from the Amal Element
Quick answers
Questions about Amelia
Is Amelia a popular name in Australia?
Yes. Amelia ranked #2 for baby girls in Australia in 2025, placing it inside the current top 10.
Is Amelia becoming more popular?
Amelia held the same rank from 2024 to 2025. Over the full visible history it moved from #12 in 2008 to #2 in 2025.
Is Amelia a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Amelia appears as a baby girl name.
What does Amelia mean?
Amelia is most commonly linked to work.
What is the origin of Amelia?
Amelia is usually described as a Germanic name from the Amal element.
Is Amelia short for anything?
Amelia is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Mia, Millie or Amy.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20