Amélie

At a Glance: Name: Amelie – Meaning: vigorous, active (same Germanic root as Amelia) – Origin: French (from Germanic) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ah-may-LEE

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Amelie (ah-may-LEE) is a French name with Germanic roots, meaning "vigorous, active" and sharing that root with Amelia. It has a romantic, storybook, worldly feel while still sounding modern, a good fit if you want something familiar in shape but a little more continental.

Meaning & Origin of Amelie

Meaning: Vigorous, active (same Germanic root as Amelia).

Origin: French (from Germanic).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Amelie

Phonetic: ah-may-LEE   IPA: /ɑːmeɪˈliː/

Popularity of Amelie

Amelie ranked #711 in the U.S. in 2024, with 394 babies given the name. Its peak came in 2013 at #603 with 466 babies, so it has slipped a little since then but remains a name you'll meet only occasionally.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Amelie mean?

Vigorous, active (same Germanic root as Amelia). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amelie)

How do you pronounce Amelie?

Amelie is pronounced ah-may-LEE (IPA: /ɑːmeɪˈliː/).

Is Amelie a popular name right now?

Amelie peaked at #603 in 2013 and is ranked #711 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)

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