Amelie
Amelie is a girls' name of French origin meaning “hardworking and industrious.” It ranked #828 in the United States in 2025. Popularized worldwide by the 2001 French film 'Amélie' starring Audrey Tautou.
how do you pronounce Amelie?
AH-meh-lee
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what does Amelie mean?
The name Amelie means “hardworking and industrious.” It comes from the French language tradition.
Popularized worldwide by the 2001 French film 'Amélie' starring Audrey Tautou. 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.
where does the name Amelie come from?
Wiktionary traces Amelie to a Germanic element it glosses as vigor, occurring in compound names, and Wikipedia agrees it is ultimately derived from the Germanic name Amalia. Neither source given here supports the hardworking or industrious gloss offered elsewhere.
the history of Amelie
Wikipedia records only that Amélie is an established French feminine given name of this Germanic derivation; it gives no dates, historical bearers, or mention of the 2001 film.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #828 |
| 2024 | #710 |
| 2023 | #893 |
| 2022 | #880 |
| 2021 | #832 |
| 2020 | #808 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Amelie?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Amelie?
- Amélie Mauresmo (French tennis champion and coach)
- Amélie Nothomb (Belgian-French novelist)
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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