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Amalia is a feminine name used in Spanish and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Short form of Germanic names beginning with the element amal. This was another name for the 7th-century saint Amalberga of Maubeuge." It ranked #566 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, short form of Germanic names beginning with the element amal. This was another name for the 7th-century saint Amalberga of Maubeuge. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Greek and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Amalia ranked #566 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #566 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Spanish) and that sit near Amalia in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amalia mean?
Amalia means "unceasing, vigorous, brave", according to Behind the Name.
Is Amalia a popular name?
Amalia ranked #566 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amalia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amalia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amalia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
