Amelia
Pronunciation: [ uhm-EELY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 196 babies have been named Amelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amelia is past its peak , currently ranked #9,977 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,977
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Amelia
Amelia is a boy name .
Is Amelia a boy or girl name? Amelia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,977 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3. Amelia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amelia is currently ranked #9,977 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amelia include Ame, Amel, Amely, Amelie, Amy, Amie, and Amekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amelia include Amelio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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