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Amalee

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Pronounced AM-uh-lee /ˈæm.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: Amalee is a modern American spelling that blends Amalia/Amelia with the -lee ending. Amalia descends from the Germanic element amal, 'work; effort', the root also behind Amelia. The -lee finish is a modern addition.Low

In 30 seconds: Amelia with a soft country ending: Amalee carries the Germanic root amal, 'work' (said 'AM-uh-lee').
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Origin LowAmerican, Germanic
MeaningAmalee is a modern American spelling that blends Amalia/Amelia with the -lee ending. Amalia descends from the Germanic element amal, 'work; effort', the root also behind Amelia. The -lee finish is a modern addition.
U.S. rank (2024)#13537 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amalee is a modern American spelling built from Amalia/Amelia plus the sweetened -lee ending that also gives Emmalee and Annalee. Amalia comes from the Germanic element amal, 'work; effort', borne by the Amal dynasty of the Ostrogoths, and Amelia grew from the same root. A warm, informal shape (said 'AM-uh-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and homespun.

Did you know? The root behind Amelia and Amalee is the Germanic word amal — 'work' or 'effort' — which is why Amelia is often glossed as 'industrious' (said 'AM-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Amalee — blend of Amalia/Amelia + -lee; Germanic amal, 'work'

Variations

AmalieAmaleyAmelie

Nicknames

AmaMallyLee

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If you like Amalee…

Emmalee— the same -lee coinage pattern
Annalee— a like sweet, three-beat pick
Amelia— the classic name behind it
Amalia— the European form of the same root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amalee mean?

Amalee blends Amalia/Amelia with a -lee ending; the Germanic root amal means 'work; effort'.

How do you pronounce Amalee?

It's said AM-uh-lee /ˈæm.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amalee a boy or girl name?

Amalee is a girl's name.

How popular is Amalee?

Amalee is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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