Amalia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amalia is a name with Greek origins, meaning hardworking or industrious. It has evolved through various languages and forms, reflecting a rich cultural history. The name is not associated with any biblical significance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a classic choice for modern parents, often perceived as elegant and unique.
The name Amalia is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amalia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amalia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 810th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 983rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1273rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1349th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1287th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1188th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 643rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amalia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amalia"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɑːliə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Amalia is derived from the Greek word 'amal', meaning 'work' or 'labor'. It has also been associated with the Germanic name 'Amal', which means 'work' or 'industrious'.
Meaning
Hardworking, industrious
Language Evolution
Amal (Germanic), Amalia (Greek), Amalija (Slavic), Amalie (German)
Historical Usage
Amalia gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as a feminine form of the masculine name Amal. It has been used in various cultures and has seen a resurgence in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Amal, Amalija, Amalie, Malia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amalia is viewed as a classic yet elegant name and has gained favor among parents looking for unique but traditional names.
Famous People
Amalia Rodrigues (Portuguese fado singer), Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (Dutch noblewoman), Amalia Earhart (American aviator)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amalia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amalia"
"Amalia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 810th of 9107 | 1,464 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 983rd of 9204 | 1,015 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1273rd of 12526 | 1,256 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1349th of 19264 | 1,302 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1287th of 27321 | 1,939 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1188th of 35406 | 3,099 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 643rd of 30306 | 5,499 |
Regional Popularity of "Amalia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Amalia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
60.62% 836th/1379 |
29.37% 695th/2366 |
24.69% 282nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
63.43% 987th/1556 |
29.03% 683rd/2353 |
36.01% 557th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
85.77% 1910th/2227 |
47.86% 1163rd/2430 |
30.63% 874th/2853 |
31.24% 867th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.06% 1764th/2937 |
36.52% 1272nd/3483 |
32.77% 1153rd/3518 |
21.02% 850th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.82% 1541st/3685 |
30.23% 1353rd/4475 |
27.38% 1422nd/5194 |
14.45% 913th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.38% 1163rd/4582 |
16.56% 855th/5164 |
21.13% 1545th/7313 |
14.38% 1073rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.91% 833rd/3984 |
7.82% 351st/4487 |
11.51% 785th/6822 |
10.61% 666th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amalia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amalia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.