UK girl's name
Ameleah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "hard working".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ameleah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ameleah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2013. 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 Ameleah. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ameleah ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Ameleah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ameleah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Ameleah mean?
The name Ameleah is a relatively modern invention that appears to have been derived from a combination of the French name Amelie and the Hebrew name Leah. It does not seem to have any direct historical or cultural origins.
Amelie is a French name that comes from the Germanic name Amalia, which is derived from the Germanic elements "amal" meaning "work" and "-ja" meaning "little woman". The name Amelie was popularized in France in the 19th century, particularly after the publication of the French novel "Le Grand Meaulnes" by Alain-Fournier in 1913, which featured the character Amelie.
Leah, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word "le'ah" meaning "weary" or "tired". In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Leah has been in use since ancient times and has been popular among Jewish communities for centuries.
The combination of these two names, Ameleah, seems to be a modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique and creative name. While there are no notable historical figures specifically named Ameleah, there are a few individuals who have gained some recognition with variations of this name.
One such person is Amelea Rosselli, an Italian artist and writer born in 1930 and known for her experimental works in poetry and visual arts. Another is Amelea Tshiama, a South African actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films since the early 2000s.
Additionally, there is Amelia Earhart, the famous American aviator who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Her name, Amelia, is a variation of Amelie and could be considered a distant relative of the name Ameleah.
While the name Ameleah does not have a rich historical background, its unique combination of elements from different languages and cultures has likely contributed to its growing popularity in recent years as a distinctive and meaningful name choice for parents seeking a name with a blend of cultural influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ameleah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ameleah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ameleah, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ameleah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ameleah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ameleah
- 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
Ameleah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ameleah in the UK right now?
In 2013, Ameleah was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ameleah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Ameleah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ameleah?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "hard working".
How many people are called Ameleah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ameleah 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.