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Amelio

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Pronounced ah-MEL-ee-oh /Ι™ΛˆmΙ›l.i.oʊ/High

Meaning: Hardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the Germanic element amal meaning labor or industryHigh

In 30 seconds: Amelio is a rare Italian and Spanish masculine name related to Amelia, from the Germanic amal meaning labor or industry. It carries an Old World elegance and is associated with the early 20th-century tech legend Gil Amelio.
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Origin HighGermanic, Latin, Italian
MeaningHardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the Germanic element amal meaning labor or industry
U.S. rank (2025)#2421 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births56 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 614

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202519122025

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

Amelio is the Italian and Spanish masculine equivalent of Amelia, tracing back to the Germanic Visigothic clan name Amal, borne by the ruling dynasty of the Ostrogoths. The name element conveys industry and hard work.

Amelio is extremely rare in the United States and moderately uncommon even in Italy and Spain. It sits in the shadow of the much more popular Emilio, which has a similar sound but different etymology. Parents may choose Amelio to honor the feminine Amelia in a masculine form, or for its Italian Old World character.

Did you know? Gil Amelio, the CEO who brought Steve Jobs back to Apple in 1997, bears this name β€” a fascinating footnote in which Amelio's decision to acquire NeXT literally saved Apple and launched the modern technology era.
Overall data confidence 83%
Behind the Name β€” Amelia β€” Germanic amal root and historyEncyclopedia Britannica β€” Gil Amelio β€” notable bearer

Variations

EmilioAmelia (feminine)Amel

Nicknames

MelAmi

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Gil Amelio (1943–present)
    American businessman and CEO of Apple Computer from 1996 to 1997, whose acquisition of NeXT brought Steve Jobs back to Apple.

If you like Amelio…

Emilioβ€” same Italian ending and similar sound with four-syllable flow
Romeoβ€” fellow Italian heritage name with romantic Old World character
Aurelioβ€” shares the rare Italian -io ending and ancient name culture
Matteoβ€” same melodic Italian four-syllable structure

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amelio mean?

Amelio means hardworking or industrious, from the Germanic element amal meaning labor, and is the masculine Italian form related to Amelia.

How do you pronounce Amelio?

It is said ah-MEL-ee-oh, four syllables with stress on the second.

Is Amelio a boy or girl name?

Amelio is a boys name; its feminine equivalent is Amelia.

How popular is Amelio?

Amelio is very rare in the United States and is an uncommon name even in Italy and Spain, making it a distinctively unusual choice.

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