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Amelie

/ ah-may-LEE /
Girl French 3 syllables
Meaning
Amelie means Industrious (French).
Gender
Girl
Origin
French
Pronunciation
ah-may-LEE
Popularity
#828 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Amelie in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Amelie first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2013, when 466 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 329.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Amelie popular?

Steady Amelie has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.

US babies given the name Amelie, by decade
2020s 2,008
2010s 4,253
2000s 2,683
1990s 184
1980s 126
1970s 90
1960s 41
1950s 59
1940s 18
1930s 11
1920s 46
1910s 69
1900s 33
1890s 18
1880s 15

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Amelie mean?

Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amelie mean?

Amelie means Industrious. Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”

What is the origin of the name Amelie?

Amelie is of French origin.

How do you pronounce Amelie?

Amelie is pronounced “ah-may-LEE.”

Is Amelie a boy or a girl name?

Amelie is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Amelie a popular name right now?

Amelie has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.

How popular is the name Amelie?

In 2025, Amelie ranked #828 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Amelie most popular?

Amelie was most popular in 2013, when about 466 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Amelie?

Names similar to Amelie include Belle, Delphine, Ines, Lucie, Manon.

What names go well with Amelie?

French names that pair well with Amelie include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.