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Ameli

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Pronounced ah-MEH-lee /ɑˈmɛ.li/Medium

Meaning: Short form/spelling of Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Industrious and soft: Ameli spells Amelie/Amelia — 'hardworking'. Gentle, chic, and bright.

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Origin MediumGerman, Latin

MeaningShort form/spelling of Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'

U.S. rank (2025)#4667 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 261

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

Ameli is a short form and spelling of Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'. A gentle, chic name; the trimmed spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Amelie. Rare, industrious at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Amelia comes from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — Ameli is a soft, trimmed spelling of the French Amelie, gentle and chic.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Amelie — root etymology

Variations

AmelieAmeliaAmeline

Nicknames

AmiMel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ameli mean?

Ameli spells Amelie/Amelia — from Germanic 'work, industrious'.

How do you pronounce Ameli?

It's said ah-MEH-lee /ɑˈmɛ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ameli a boy or girl name?

Ameli is a girl's name.

How popular is Ameli?

Ameli is a rare spelling in the U.S.