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Amilia

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-MIL-ee-ah /əˈmɪl.i.ə/Low

Meaning: Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelLow

In 30 seconds: Amilia is a variant spelling of Amelia, from the Old High German Amal meaning industrious or hardworking. The -ia ending mirrors the Latin Aemilia root, creating a name that blends Germanic strength with Latin elegance.
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Origin LowGermanic, Latin
MeaningIndustrious, hardworking, striving to excel
U.S. rank (2025)#1383 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births158 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,038

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319052025

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

Amilia is a variant of Amelia combining the Old High German element Amal (industrious) with a -ia Latin ending that echoes the Roman family name Aemilia. It offers a slightly more elaborate visual form of the beloved Amelia.

Amilia is a less common variant of the very popular Amelia, offering parents a distinctive spelling while retaining the familiar sound. Its four syllables give it a grand, classical feel.

Did you know? The Amal dynasty of the Ostrogoths — from which Amal and thus Amelia and Amilia derive — were the ruling family of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in the 5th-6th centuries, making this a name with genuine royal Germanic heritage.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Amelia

Variations

AmeliaEmiliaAmaliaAmelie

Nicknames

AmiMiliLia

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Amelia— Standard form of same name
Emilia— Latin form of same root
Amalia— Germanic variant of same name
Camelia— Four-syllable name with same -elia ending

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Frequently Asked

What does Amilia mean?

Amilia means industrious or hardworking from the Old High German element Amal, a variant of Amelia.

Is Amilia the same as Amelia?

Amilia and Amelia share the same Germanic root. Amilia uses an -ia ending that echoes the Latin Aemilia form.

How do you pronounce Amilia?

Amilia is pronounced ah-MIL-ee-ah with four syllables.

What are nicknames for Amilia?

Nicknames for Amilia include Ami, Mili, and Lia.

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