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Amelie
GirlFrench, Germanic· “work (from Amalia)”
- Meaning
- work (from Amalia)
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ah-may-LEE
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #828
- US babies 2025
- 329
- Best rank
- #603 (2013)
- Peak year
- 2013
Meaning and origin of Amelie
Amelie is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “work (from Amalia)”.
Amelie is the French form of Amalia, a name built from the Germanic element amal, meaning work or labor. The related English name Amelia comes from the same root. Amélie gained international fame through the French film Amélie, whose whimsical heroine charmed audiences around the world. The name feels romantic and gently whimsical, with a lighthearted French flair. In English it is often written without the accent. Millie and Mel are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Amelie first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 1886. Its best national rank was #603 in 2013, the same year it reached its highest count of 466 babies. In 2025, 329 babies were named Amelie, and it ranked #828 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,980 in 1920, #4,337 in 1950, #5,926 in 1980, #4,300 in 2000, #677 in 2010, and #828 in 2025. Of the 9,654 US girls named Amelie since records began, 44% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,683 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aranza, Lilianna, Aliya, Malaya, and Kallie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amelie ranked highest in Louisiana, California, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #343 | 13 |
| California | #475 | 71 |
| Florida | #503 | 36 |
| Colorado | #540 | 10 |
| Illinois | #673 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amelie is usually pronounced ah-may-LEE, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Amelie
A few middle names that flow with Amelie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amelie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amelie mean?
Amelie is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “work (from Amalia)”.
What is the origin of the name Amelie?
Amelie has French and Germanic roots. Amelie is the French form of Amalia, a name built from the Germanic element amal, meaning work or labor.
Is Amelie a popular name?
Yes. Amelie ranked #828 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amelie a boy or girl name?
Amelie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amelie?
Amelie is usually pronounced ah-may-LEE. 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