Ameliana
A feminine name blending "Amelia" and "Liana", possibly meaning "industrious" or "hardworking".
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the first name Ameliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ameliana today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ameliana births was 2024 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ameliana. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ameliana with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
409
~ 1 in 838,030 Americans
Peak year
2024
41 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,693
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Ameliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ameliana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 202 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
Ameliana 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 Ameliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amelianas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Ameliana, while Arizona, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ameliana
The name Ameliana is a feminine given name with roots in Latin and Greek origins. It is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, which itself comes from the Roman family name Aemilius. Aemilius is thought to be linked to the Greek word 'aimylos', meaning 'persuasive' or 'gracious'.
One of the earliest records of the name Ameliana can be found in ancient Roman texts from the 1st century AD. It was used by a few notable Roman women during this time period, though records of their lives are scarce. The name grew in popularity across Europe in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy, France, and Spain.
A notable early bearer of the name was Ameliana of Todi, an Italian Benedictine nun who lived from around 1103 to 1186. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church for her piety and charitable works. Another Ameliana of historical significance was Ameliana de Vilanova, a 13th-century Catalan mystic and writer born around 1230.
In the 16th century, Ameliana Boccella was an Italian painter active in Naples who specialized in portrait and religious works. She lived from approximately 1535 to 1598. During the 17th century, Ameliana Rousseau (1610-1686) was a French courtier and infamous poisoner involved in the infamous Affair of the Poisons scandal.
Moving into more modern times, Ameliana Lorenowicz (1814-1899) was a Polish writer and translator who helped popularize the works of William Shakespeare in her native language. She was a notable literary figure in 19th century Poland.
While the name has ancient roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history compared to other feminine names from Latin and Greek origins. However, its pleasing sound and meaning have allowed it to maintain a niche presence over the centuries in many European cultures.
People
Ameliana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ameliana 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
Ameliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ameliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 409 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ameliana 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 838,030 US residents.
Is Ameliana a common name?
We classify Ameliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 412 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ameliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Ameliana was 2024, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ameliana is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ameliana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ameliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ameliana 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.
Is Ameliana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ameliana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ameliana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ameliana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.