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Amalia

Girl name · 40 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amalia: 40 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2021.

Amalia is a variant of Amelia, ultimately derived from the Germanic root *amal*, meaning "work" or “vigour,” and is also connected to the Roman family name Aemilia. The name was borne by the celebrated Portuguese fado singer Amália Rodrigues, whose soulful voice made her a national icon, and by Queen Amalia of Greece, the Bavarian-born consort of King Otto. The name shares its etymological root with the Scottish town of Amulree in Perthshire, though the connection is indirect. In Scotland, Amalia offers a graceful, continental alternative to the more common Amelia and Emilia, and has been growing in popularity since the early 2000s – a favourite among parents who want a name with international warmth and a touch of old-world elegance.