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Ameliah

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Pronounced ə-MEEL-yah /əˈmil.jɑ/High

Meaning: -iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Medium

In 30 seconds: Amelia with an extra flourish: Ameliah keeps the hardworking 'industrious' meaning and adds a soft -iah finish. Familiar favorite, fresh spelling.
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Origin MediumGerman, American
Meaning-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'
U.S. rank (2025)#3717 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 863

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920012025

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

Ameliah is an -iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'. The decorative ending personalizes one of the era's most popular girls' names.

It registers thinly beside Amelia. Rare, industrious at the root, and softened.

Did you know? Amelia comes from Germanic amal, 'work, striving' — the diligence behind Amelia Earhart's daring; the -iah spelling gives the chart-topper a personal twist.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Amelia — root etymology

Variations

AmeliaAmelyaEmelia

Nicknames

AmyMiaLia

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If you like Ameliah…

Amelia— the standard spelling
Amalia— a fellow Amal- form
Emelia— a companion variant
Amaiah— echoes that soft -ah sound
Amaiyah— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ameliah mean?

Ameliah spells Amelia, from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'.

How do you pronounce Ameliah?

It's said ə-MEEL-yah /əˈmil.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ameliah a boy or girl name?

Ameliah is a girl's name.

How popular is Ameliah?

Ameliah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Amelia is far more common.

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