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Amaliyah

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Pronounced ah-mah-LEE-uh /ɑ.mɑˈli.ə/Medium

Meaning: Amaliyah is a modern respelling that dresses Amalia (Germanic amal, 'work; effort') in the -iyah ending of Aaliyah. Whether a family means Amalia or Aaliyah varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Amalia meets Aaliyah: Amaliyah is a modern four-beat blend (said 'ah-mah-LEE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Germanic

MeaningAmaliyah is a modern respelling that dresses Amalia (Germanic amal, 'work; effort') in the -iyah ending of Aaliyah. Whether a family means Amalia or Aaliyah varies, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13538 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amaliyah is a modern American spelling that takes Amalia — from the Germanic element amal, 'work; effort' — and gives it the -iyah ending made familiar by Aaliyah, itself of Arabic root ('exalted; high'). Which name a family has in mind varies, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-mah-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and modern.

Did you know? Amaliyah looks like two names shaking hands — Amalia, from a Germanic root meaning 'work', and Aaliyah, from an Arabic root meaning 'exalted'. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-mah-LEE-uh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Amaliyah — respelling/blend of Amalia and Aaliyah; routes uncertain

Variations

AmaliaAmaliyaAmelia

Nicknames

AmaMaliLiyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaliyah mean?

Amaliyah blends Amalia (Germanic 'work') with the Aaliyah ending (Arabic 'exalted'); the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amaliyah?

It's said ah-mah-LEE-uh /ɑ.mɑˈli.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amaliyah a boy or girl name?

Amaliyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Amaliyah?

Amaliyah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.