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Amelija

Quick answerAmelija is the Slavic form of Amelia, derived from the Germanic element "Amal" meaning "work" or "brave," combined with a diminutive suffix.

Lithuanian (Modern) · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,319
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2017
Syllables4
OriginLithuanian (Modern)
LanguageLithuanian (Modern)
CultureLithuanian (Modern), Latvian (Modern)
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 7
Global rank#418

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Amelija

Amelija is the Slavic form of Amelia, derived from the Germanic element "Amal" meaning "work" or "brave," combined with a diminutive suffix.

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Etymology

Amelija is the Slavic form of Amelia, derived from the Germanic element "Amal" meaning "work" or "brave," combined with a diminutive suffix. The name is used primarily in South Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, with roots in Germanic and Latin naming traditions that spread throughout Europe during the medieval period.

Amelija currently ranks #3,319 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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