The baby name Amaliah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ə-MAY-lee-ə,ah-MAH-lee-ah,/əˈmeɪliə/.
The baby name Amaliah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ə-MAY-lee-ə,ah-MAH-lee-ah,/əˈmeɪliə/.
Amaliah is Germanic, Hebrew in Origin.
Amaliah is a modern variant of Amalia, from the Germanic root amal meaning "work, vigor, industriousness." In Hebrew, the parallel name Amalya (often spelled Amaliah) blends 'amal, "labor," with the theophoric -yah, producing readings like "work of God" or "Yahweh has wrought." The name thus evokes diligence joined to a sense of divine purpose.
Amalia and its forms spread widely in Europe and were favored in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian courts; English later popularized the cognate Amelia. The Amaliah spelling appears in contemporary English and Hebrew-speaking communities. Related variants include Amalia, Amalya, Amalie (German/Scandinavian), Amalia (Portuguese and Spanish), and Amelia; short forms include Ama, Mali, and Lia. Attested since the 17th century, Amalia rose via European princesses and literature; Amaliah follows as a tailored modern spelling that preserves the classic core.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #234 | 4 | 7,146 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #900 | 17 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #973 | 22 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Amaliah is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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