Will my child share the name Amalia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 80 UK babies named Amalia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amalia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amalia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amalia is declining: down 105 places since 2020, to #502 in 2025. It peaked at #367 in 2021.

Is Amalia popular in the US as well as the UK?

Amalia is more popular in the UK (#418) than in the US (#552). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Amalia?

Notable people named Amalia include: Amalia Calzavara and Amalia Williamson.

Is Amalia a popular baby name in the United States?

Amalia ranks #552 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #502

Amalia

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Amalia is a distinctive choice, ranked #502 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amalia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#502

US Rank #566

About the Name Amalia

Amalia has held its ground, ranked #502 in 2025 and never far from its best of #367 in 2021 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Amalia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Amalia in their class.

In the US it sits at #552 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Amalia

Amalia Calzavara — Amalia Calzavara is an Italian sprint canoeist who competed in the early 1990s.
Amalia Williamson — Amalia Williamson is a Canadian actress and social media personality.
Amalia Assur — Amalia Assur was the first female dentist in Sweden.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.