Amalia
ah-MAH-lee-ah · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Germanic ◈ 4 syllables
"Work, industrious, striving"

From Germanic

Amalia means industrious or striving — from the Gothic amal (work/labour). Queen Amalia of Greece helped modernise the nation. Princess Amalia is the heir to the Dutch throne. The name carries European royalty across multiple countries — the industrious queen who gets things done. Four syllables of Gothic work-ethic, Greek-Dutch royal heritage, and the future Queen of the Netherlands.

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Amalia at a glance
MeaningWork, industrious, striving
OriginGermanic
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#620
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Why parents love Amalia
  • Princess Amalia is heir to the Dutch throne — future queen.
  • The meaning industrious/striving is aspirationally hardworking.
  • Four syllables with a warm, European sound: ah-MAH-lee-ah.
  • Ama and Lia are both embedded.
  • Multiple European royals carry the name.
The vibe of Amalia
industriousstrivingDutch throneQueen AmaliaGothicheirEuropean royaltyhardworking
Origin & history of Amalia
Gothic amal (work/labour) Amalia
1
Germanic roots
Amalia comes from the Gothic meaning industrious or striving. Princess Amalia of the Netherlands is heir to the Dutch throne. Queen Amalia of Greece helped modernise the nation. Multiple European royal houses carry the name.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Gothic origin; Queen Amalia of Greece (1818–1875); Princess Amalia of the Netherlands (born 2003).
3
Today
Amalia remains a beloved choice, ranking #620 in the US. 15,944 babies have been named Amalia since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Amalia?
2023 peak year
Today, Amalia is rarely chosen — ranked around #620, with only about 492 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2023, 575 babies were given the name (ranked #528 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Amalia's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 15,944 babies have been registered as Amalia since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
575 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #528)
492 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,920 Total registrations
last 10 years
15,944 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #620) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Amalia
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Amalia's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — industrious achievement. People named Amalia tend to be hardworking, regal, and gifted at earning their crown through effort.

Earns her crown through effort
Industrious queen
Dutch-throne heir
Gothic work-ethic
Multiple-monarchy heritage
A1
M4
A1
L3
I9
A1
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
Personality of Amalia
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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