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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Vigorous or active (traditionally also glossed as 'work')
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAHL-yuh
Amalia is pronounced uh-MAHL-yuh, and it comes from Germanic roots carrying the sense of being vigorous or active — historically also linked to the idea of work. It has an enduring, old-world feel rather than a trendy one, and it's a name parents come across in many parts of the world, not tied to just one country or language.
Meaning & Origin of Amalia
Meaning: Vigorous or active (traditionally also glossed as 'work').
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Amalia
uh-MAHL-yuhIPA /əˈmɑːljə/
Popularity of Amalia
Amalia ranked #552 among U.S. baby names in 2024, given to 550 girls. Its highest point on record came much earlier, in 1885, when it reached #486 with 19 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Amalia mean?
Vigorous or active (traditionally also glossed as ‘work’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amalia?
Amalia is pronounced uh-MAHL-yuh (IPA: /əˈmɑːljə/).
Is Amalia a popular name right now?
Amalia is near its all-time peak (#486 in 1885), ranked #552 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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