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Amelina

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Pronounced am-uh-LEE-nah /æ.məˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Amelina is an elaboration of Amelia, which comes from the Germanic Amalia, built on amal, 'work, industriousness, effort'. Amelina is used in Spanish, Italian, Polish and German-speaking regions as a diminutive form.Medium

In 30 seconds: Amelina elaborates Amelia, from the Germanic amal - 'work, industriousness' (said 'am-uh-LEE-nah').
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Origin MediumGermanic, Latin
MeaningAmelina is an elaboration of Amelia, which comes from the Germanic Amalia, built on amal, 'work, industriousness, effort'. Amelina is used in Spanish, Italian, Polish and German-speaking regions as a diminutive form.
U.S. rank (2023)#13566 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020042023

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

Amelina is an elaboration of Amelia, which descends from the Germanic Amalia, built on amal - 'work, industriousness'. The -ina ending is a diminutive used across Spanish, Italian, Polish and German naming, giving the name a warm, affectionate turn. Amelia has been a leading girls' name for years in the English-speaking world; Amelina remains rare (said 'am-uh-LEE-nah').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare here, familiar across Europe.

Did you know? Amelia grows from the Germanic amal, 'work' - a name that praised effort and industry. Amelina softens it with an -ina ending used across Spanish, Italian and Polish naming (said 'am-uh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Amelina — Elaboration of Amelia; Germanic Amalia from amal 'work'.

Variations

AmeliaAmalinaEmelina

Nicknames

AmeLinaMeli

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If you like Amelina…

Amelia— the root name behind this one
Emmeline— a close cousin in sound
Adelina— a like -ina elaboration
Carolina— shares the flowing four-beat -ina shape

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amelina mean?

Amelina is an elaboration of Amelia, from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work, industriousness'.

How do you pronounce Amelina?

It's said am-uh-LEE-nah /æ.məˈli.nɑ/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amelina a boy or girl name?

Amelina is a girl's name.

How popular is Amelina?

Amelina is very rare in the U.S., though Amelia is very well used.

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