Amilia
Amilia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Industrious, striving, or rival (depending on association with Amelia or Emilia).
Origin and history
Amilia is a feminine given name that functions as a modern phonetic spelling variant of Amelia or Emilia. Derived from Germanic roots meaning industrious or Latin roots meaning rival, it offers a soft, melodic alternative to traditional spellings. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as parents seek familiar yet distinctive names.
Popularity in the United States
3,038 babies in the United States have been named Amilia since 1880. It ranks #3220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1234.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.9 %)
- TX (21.2 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- NY (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 161 |
| 2000-2010 | 513 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,261 |
| 2020-2029 | 960 |
Nicknames
Ami, Amy, Lia, Millie
Fun facts
- Amilia seamlessly blends the traditional roots of Amelia and Emilia into a single modern spelling.
- The name has gained popularity alongside the major rise of Amelia in 21st-century American baby name charts.