Amilya
2025 SSA
About Amilya
Amilya is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Amelia, with a spelling that gives it a distinctive character. This modern adaptation maintains the soft, flowing quality of Amelia while offering a unique twist. The name Amelia itself has Germanic origins meaning 'work' or could be derived from the Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' While traditional Amelia ranks high in popularity across English-speaking countries, Amilya remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents who want a recognizable name with an individual touch. The 'y' spelling creates a slightly different pronunciation emphasis and visual appearance. Amilya carries the same vintage charm and feminine strength as its more common counterpart while standing apart.
Pronounced ah-MIL-yah.
As of October 2026, Amilya ranked #7511 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2804 for girls in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,006 | 56 | 31.3 |
| 2015 | #3,131 | 53 | 29.7 |
| 2016 | #3,330 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #4,483 | 31 | 18 |
| 2018 | #3,924 | 37 | 21.8 |
| 2019 | #3,927 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,084 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #3,678 | 41 | 25 |
| 2022 | #4,912 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |