Amalia
Meaning of Amalia
Amalia is a beautiful and feminine name for a baby girl. It has a rich history and is pronounced slightly differently in different languages. In American English, it is pronounced as uh-MAH-lee-uh (/ə.ˈmɑ.li.ə/). In Italian and Spanish, it is pronounced as ah-MAH-lee-yah (/a.ˈma.lja/). The name Amalia has variations such as Amelia, which adds even more options for parents looking for a similar but slightly different name. Amalia has been steadily popular over the years in the United States, consistently appearing in the top 1000 names since at least 1880. It reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 558 occurrences and a rank of 545. With its timeless charm and international appeal, Amalia is a wonderful choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as ah-MAH-lee-yah (/a.ˈma.lja/)
American English
- Pronunced as uh-MAH-lee-uh (/ə.ˈmɑ.li.ə/)
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Notable People Named Amalia
| Amalia Küssner Coudert was an American artist known for her portrait miniatures of prominent figures from the late 19th and early 20th century. |
| Amalia Mesa-Bains is a prominent Chicana curator, author, visual artist, and educator known for her large-scale installations inspired by home altars and ofrendas, which explore Mexican American women's spiritual practices and their roles in identity formation. |
| Amalia of Solms-Braunfels was a prominent figure in Dutch politics, serving as a political adviser to her husband and later as regent during his infirmity and her grandson's minority. |
| Amalia Hernández Navarro was a Mexican ballet choreographer and founder of the Ballet Folklórico de México. |
| Amalia Aguilar, born Amalia Isabel Rodríguez Carriera, was a renowned Cuban-Mexican dancer, actress, and comedian. |
| Amalia Fuentes was a renowned Filipino actress known as the "Queen of Philippine Movies" in the 1960s and 1970s, and was often compared to Elizabeth Taylor. |
| Amalia Granata is an Argentine model and politician who was elected as a congresswoman for Santa Fe Province in 2019. |
| Amalie Schütz, also known as Amalia Schütz Oldosi, was a renowned Austrian soprano who graced stages across Europe in the early 19th century. |
| Amalia Tătăran is a Romanian épée fencer known for winning team silver at the 2013 European Fencing Championships and team gold at the 2015 European Games. |
| Amalia of Saxony, Duchess of Bavaria - Amalia of Saxony, a princess of Saxony, became the Duchess of Bavaria-Landshut through marriage. |
| Amalia Mendoza García, also known as La Tariácuri, was a renowned Mexican singer and actress, best known for hits like "Échame a mi la culpa" and "Amarga navidad," and she shared a close friendship with Martha De Miranda Jimenez. |
| Amalia Redec was a Swedish pianist and composer known for her Romantic-style piano compositions. |
| Amalia Abad Casasempere, a Catholic woman from Alcoy, Spain, was martyred during the Spanish Civil War for her service to the church and for hiding two nuns in her house. |
| Amalia Uys is a South African actress known for her role as San-Mari van Graan in the soap opera 7de Laan from 2006 to 2013. |
| Amália Rodrigues, also known as Amália, was a renowned Portuguese fado singer. |
