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Amelija

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amelija: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.

Amelija is a graceful spelling variant of Amelia, rooted in the Germanic name Amalia, which derives from *amal* meaning “work” and, by extension, “industrious” or “striving.” While the better-known Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator, popularised the classic form, Amelija is particularly favoured in Baltic and Slavic countries, where the “j” gives it a soft, melodic twist. The name’s etymological cousin, Emilia, shares the same root and is equally widespread. In Scotland, Amelija remains a relatively rare choice, but its gentle

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20203 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).