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Amella

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Pronounced uh-MEL-uh /əˈmɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: Amella is a modern spelling that folds Amelia (Germanic amal, 'work') into Ella. Some families also link it to Italian mella or to Amelie. No single route is documented; the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Amelia folded into Ella: Amella is a soft, modern three-beat name (said 'uh-MEL-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningAmella is a modern spelling that folds Amelia (Germanic amal, 'work') into Ella. Some families also link it to Italian mella or to Amelie. No single route is documented; the routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13545 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Amella is a modern American spelling sitting between Amelia — from the Germanic element amal, 'work; effort' — and Ella, a short name of several traditions. It has no documented line of its own, and families use it for its softness rather than for a fixed sense. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-MEL-uh').

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

Did you know? Amella reads like Amelia with a syllable tucked away — or like Ella with an A in front. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-MEL-uh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Amella — modern spelling between Amelia and Ella; routes uncertain

Variations

AmeliaAmeilaAmelie

Nicknames

EllaMelAmy

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Ella— the short name inside it
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amella mean?

Amella sits between Amelia ('work' at root) and Ella; no single route is documented, and we note the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Amella?

It's said uh-MEL-uh /əˈmɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Amella a boy or girl name?

Amella is a girl's name.

How popular is Amella?

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

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