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Amellia

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amellia: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

Derived from the Germanic name Amalia, Amellia is a variant of Amelia, ultimately tracing back to the root *amal*, meaning “work” or “industrious”—a fitting nod to tireless effort. The name has been borne by the legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart, who vanished during her 1937 round-the-world flight, and by the Venezuelan-born textile artist Amelia Peláez. Notably, the variant Amellia subtly reshapes the classic Amelia with an extra ‘l’, echoing the historic spelling of the former English queen, Princess Amelia of Great Britain. This form isn’t tied to a specific place but shares its root with the name Emmeline, meaning “hardworking,” and has grown in popularity as a softer, more ornate alternative to Amelia. It rose steadily in Scottish records from the early 2000s, appealing to parents drawn to vintage elegance.