Amelie
Girl name · 993 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amelie: 993 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 82 births in 2011.
The name Amelie is the French and German form of Amelia, ultimately from the Germanic root *amal*, meaning “work” – a name that carries a sense of industriousness rather than sweetness. It gained global recognition through the charming 2001 film *Amélie*, whose quirky protagonist made the name synonymous with whimsical kindness. Real-life bearers include French tennis star Amélie Mauresmo and British actress Amelie Child-Villiers. While no major place honours the name directly, the related Amelia shares its root with Emilia, a Roman road (Via Aemilia) that gave rise to the Italian region Emilia-Romagna. In Scotland, Amelie has been a steady presence since the early 2000s, often chosen as a softer, more melodic alternative to the classic Amelia.
Girl 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201182 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #22616 babies
- Total births
- 993since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y