Amelie
Amelie is a girls' name of French origin meaning “hardworking and industrious.” It ranked #827 in the United States in 2025. Popularized worldwide by the 2001 French film 'Amélie' starring Audrey Tautou.
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how do you pronounce Amelie?
AH-meh-lee
where does the name Amelie come from?
Traced to a Germanic element meaning vigour, found in compound names; Amélie is ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia.
The name derives from the Germanic 'Amalia' and has been a staple of French naming traditions for centuries. It conveys a sense of whimsy and charm.
how popular is this name?
Amelie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 25 years since 1886, and fell outside it for 115. It peaked at #603 in 2013, and ranked #827 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #827 |
| 2024 | #710 |
| 2023 | #893 |
| 2022 | #880 |
| 2021 | #832 |
| 2020 | #808 |
| 2019 | #756 |
| 2018 | #725 |
| 2017 | #689 |
| 2016 | #658 |
| 2013 | #603 |
| 2010 | #676 |
| 1886 | #897 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Amelie fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Amelie?
- Amélie Mauresmo (French tennis champion and coach)
- Amélie Nothomb (Belgian-French novelist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Amelie?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Amelie?
what names go well with Amelie?
Sibling names that share Amelie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Amelie
What does the name Amelie mean?
Amelie means “hardworking and industrious”.
What is the origin of the name Amelie?
Amelie comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Amalia.
How popular is the name Amelie?
Amelie ranked #827 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2013, at #603, and it has spent 25 years in the top 1,000 since 1886.
Is Amelie a boy or girl name?
Amelie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Amelie?
Amelie is pronounced AH-meh-lee, with 3 syllables.
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