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SHAHR-luht
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Amalia
GirlGermanic, Spanish· “work”
- Meaning
- work
- Origin
- Germanic, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #566
- US babies 2025
- 530
- Best rank
- #486 (1885)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Amalia
Amalia is a Germanic and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “work”.
Amalia comes from the Germanic element amal, meaning work or labor. It was used in medieval Europe and is related to the Amali, a royal dynasty of the Ostrogoths. The name is common in Italy, Spain, Greece and Germany, and it has a romantic, classic feel. Amalia is related to Amelia and Amélie, which share the same root. Mali and Lia are possible nicknames. The name pairs well with short middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Amalya.
Popularity over time
Amalia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 68 different years. Its best national rank was #486 in 1885, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 576 were named Amalia. In 2025, 530 babies were named Amalia, and it ranked #566 nationally. That is 56% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #777 in 1920, #1,183 in 1950, #1,299 in 1980, #1,291 in 2000, #1,075 in 2010, and #566 in 2025. Of the 16,478 US girls named Amalia since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 3,245 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rhea, Hadassah, Lylah, Emerie, and Oakleigh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amalia ranked highest in Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #184 | 5 |
| New York | #257 | 66 |
| Massachusetts | #285 | 20 |
| New Jersey | #302 | 27 |
| Florida | #397 | 47 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amalia is usually pronounced uh-MAHL-yuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ia”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Amalya.
Middle names for Amalia
A few middle names that flow with Amalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amalia mean?
Amalia is a Germanic and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “work”.
What is the origin of the name Amalia?
Amalia has Germanic, Spanish, and Italian roots. Amalia comes from the Germanic element amal, meaning work or labor.
Is Amalia a popular name?
Yes. Amalia ranked #566 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amalia a boy or girl name?
Amalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amalia?
Amalia is usually pronounced uh-MAHL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings