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Amalie

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Pronounced ah-mah-LEE-eh /ɑ.mɑˈli.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'High

In 30 seconds: Amelia in Copenhagen light: Amalie is the Dano-Norwegian darling of the 'industrious' family — palace-pretty (Amalienborg!) and crisply Nordic.
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Origin HighGermanic, Scandinavian
MeaningScandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'
U.S. rank (2025)#3908 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,461

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201118832025

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

Amalie is the Scandinavian and German form of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'. A staple in Denmark and Norway (writer Amalie Skram, the Amalienborg palace), it wears the striving root with northern grace.

In the U.S. it appears in Nordic-heritage families. Rare, industrious at the root, and palace-pretty.

Did you know? Copenhagen's royal palace is Amalienborg — built for Queen Sophie Amalie — so Danish Amalies share their name with the home of the Danish crown.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Amalie — etymology

Variations

AmeliaAmaliaAmelie

Nicknames

AmaLie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Amalie Skram (1846–1905)
    Norwegian-Danish naturalist novelist.

If you like Amalie…

Amalia— the flowing -ia sister form
Amelia— the English classic
Amelie— the French charmer cousin
Emilie— a fellow continental favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amalie mean?

Amalie is the Scandinavian form of Amelia, from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'.

How do you pronounce Amalie?

In Scandinavian use it's said ah-mah-LEE-eh /ɑ.mɑˈli.ɛ/ — four syllables; English speakers often say AH-mah-lee.

Is Amalie a boy or girl name?

Amalie is a girl's name.

How popular is Amalie?

Amalie is a rare name in the U.S. and a staple in Denmark and Norway.

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