Will my child share the name Amelija with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Amelija per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amelija in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amelija becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amelija is declining: down 2,018 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #1,082 in 2017.

Is Amelija a good choice for a distinctive name?

Amelija is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Amelija a popular baby name in the United States?

Amelija does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Amelija

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Amelija is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Amelija in their class.

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About the Name Amelija

Amelija has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1632 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1082 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

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