Amalia

At a Glance: Name: Amalia – Meaning: vigorous or active (traditionally also glossed as 'work') – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-MAHL-yuh

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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

Phonetic: uh-MAHL-yuh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Amalia mean?

Vigorous or active (traditionally also glossed as ‘work’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amalia)

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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