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Amelia

Girl name · 5,107 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amelia: 5,107 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 372 births in 2014.

Amelia, a name that has charmed parents for centuries, ultimately derives from the Germanic root *amal*, meaning "work" or "industrious," and is a variant of the ancient name Amalia. Overcoming a potential confusion with the Latin *aemilia*, its modern success was largely propelled by the 18th-century British princess Amelia, daughter of George II. Perhaps its most famous bearer today is the pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart, whose daring spirit remains iconic. The name also shares its root with the German river Ammer, though a more direct place connection is via Princess Amelia, though no major city is named after her. A notable cultural touchstone is Henry Fielding's novel *Amelia*, a sentimental favourite, and the name’s lasting popularity in Scotland reflects a steady, classic charm that feels both traditional and fresh.