Amalia
Amalia is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “industrious, striving.” It ranked #275 in the United States in 2025. While used across Europe, Amália in Portuguese culture is synonymous with Amália Rodrigues, the queen of fado music…
how do you pronounce Amalia?
ah-MAH-lee-ah
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what does Amalia mean?
The name Amalia means “industrious, striving.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
While used across Europe, Amália in Portuguese culture is synonymous with Amália Rodrigues, the queen of fado music whose voice defined Portugal's soul. The name carries the bittersweet longing (saudade) that is central to Portuguese identity. It is regal yet emotionally resonant.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #275 |
| 2023 | #282 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Amalia?
- Amália Rodrigues (queen of fado music)
- Princess Amalia of the Netherlands
what names are similar to Amalia?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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