Amalea
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a modern invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Amalea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amalea today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amalea births was 2015 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amalea. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amalea. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
2015
11 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,916
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Amalea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amalea from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 35 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amalea by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amalea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amalea
The name Amalea has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "amaleia," which translates to "tender" or "gentle." This name gained popularity during the Classical Greek period, spanning from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
In ancient Greek mythology, Amalea was the name of a nymph associated with fertile valleys and lush meadows. Her name embodied the essence of gentleness and nurturing, reflecting the serene beauty of nature. The name was often bestowed upon daughters born in the springtime, symbolizing the rebirth and renewal of life.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Amalea can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a play by the renowned Greek playwright Sophocles. In his tragedy "Antigone," one of the minor characters bore the name Amalea, although her role was not significant in the storyline.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Amalea. One of the most prominent figures was Amalea of Cyzicus (c. 180 BCE - 120 BCE), a renowned philosopher and mathematician from the ancient Greek city of Cyzicus. She is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have influenced the works of renowned scholars such as Euclid.
Another historical figure bearing the name Amalea was Saint Amalea (c. 950 CE - 1020 CE), a Byzantine nun and mystic who lived in the monastery of Evergetis in Constantinople. She was revered for her devotion to spiritual practices and her alleged ability to perform miracles.
In the realm of literature, Amalea Kempenaar (1590 - 1657) was a Dutch poet and writer during the Dutch Golden Age. Her collection of poems, "Bloemen van Deughd" (Flowers of Virtue), gained widespread acclaim and contributed to the flourishing of Dutch literature in the 17th century.
During the Renaissance period, Amalea Gonzaga (1435 - 1498) was an Italian noblewoman and the Duchess of Milan. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural and political landscape of the time.
Lastly, Amalea Stratton (1856 - 1924) was an American educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded the Stratton School in Boston, which provided educational opportunities for women and played a significant role in advancing female education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
People
Amalea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amalea as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amalea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amalea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amalea going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Amalea a common name?
We classify Amalea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amalea most popular?
The single biggest year for Amalea was 2015, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amalea is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amalea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amalea in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.