UK girl's name
Amberlea
Combining "amber" meaning yellow gem and "lea" meaning meadow or field.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amberlea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amberlea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Amberlea. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amberlea ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 3 girls were registered as Amberlea.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amberlea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Amberlea mean?
The name Amberlea is a modern English name that combines the elements "amber" and "lea." Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been valued for its color and natural beauty since ancient times. The word "amber" comes from the Arabic word "anbar," which means "ambergris," a fragrant material derived from sperm whales.
The second element, "lea," is an Old English word meaning "meadow" or "clearing." It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lauha," which is related to the Old Norse "ló" and the Old High German "loh," both meaning "clearing." The combination of these two elements creates a name that evokes a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
While the name Amberlea is relatively modern in its construction, it draws upon ancient linguistic roots and natural imagery. There are no known historical references to the name Amberlea in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it is a more recent creation.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Amberlea are difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively uncommon name. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Amberlea Erasmus (born 1989), a South African model and television personality. 2. Amberlea Meadows (born 1984), an American country music singer and songwriter. 3. Amberlea Neely (born 1982), an American professional golfer. 4. Amberlea Smythe (born 1977), a Canadian actress and television host. 5. Amberlea Tanner (born 1991), an Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist.
These individuals span various fields, including entertainment, sports, and the arts, demonstrating the diverse appeal and usage of the name Amberlea in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amberlea over time
The chart below shows babies named Amberlea registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amberlea, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amberlea by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amberlea was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4355 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amberlea
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amberlea: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amberlea in the UK right now?
In 2005, Amberlea was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amberlea most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 3 babies registered as Amberlea in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amberlea?
Combining "amber" meaning yellow gem and "lea" meaning meadow or field.
How many people are called Amberlea in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Amberlea across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.