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UK girl's name

Amilee

A feminine name of French origin possibly meaning "hardworking" or "industrious.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Amilee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amilee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.

This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2008 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Amilee. 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 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amilee ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Amilee.
  • Amilee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.
  • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amilee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5666

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

5 births

Estimated living

34

2026

Meaning

What does Amilee mean?

The name Amilee is a modern name that has its origins in the French language. It is believed to be a combination of the French words "aimée," meaning "beloved," and "miel," meaning "honey." The name is thought to have been created in recent times, likely within the past few centuries.

While the name itself does not have a long history, the roots of its components can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The word "aimée" comes from the Old French "amer," which in turn derived from the Latin "amare," meaning "to love." The word "miel" has its origins in the Latin "mel," also meaning "honey."

There are no known historical references or ancient texts that specifically mention the name Amilee. However, the concepts of love and sweetness, represented by the roots of the name, have been celebrated throughout human history in various cultures and literary works.

As a relatively modern name, there are not many notable historical figures who bore the name Amilee. However, here are a few examples of people who have carried this name:

1. Amilee Renee Jones (born 1989) is an American model and actress known for her work in television commercials and music videos.

2. Amilee Smith (born 1975) is a Canadian author and journalist who has written several books on parenting and family life.

3. Amilee Haines (born 1981) is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Amilee Designs" in 2008.

4. Amilee Watkins (born 1992) is an Australian singer and songwriter who has released two studio albums and toured with various artists.

5. Amilee Rosario (born 1997) is a Puerto Rican-American artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and murals.

It's important to note that due to the relatively recent usage of the name Amilee, there may be limited historical information and records available. However, its roots in the French language and the meanings of love and sweetness associated with its components contribute to its charming and endearing quality.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amilee over time

The chart below shows babies named Amilee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Amilee, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Amilee
01345200820132018

Decades

Amilee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amilee 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 #4999 19 5
2000s #4230 9 2

Geography

Where Amilee is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amilee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Amilee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #798 in 2016.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Amilee in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#798 in 2016

2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered

Related

Names similar to Amilee

FAQ

Amilee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amilee in the UK right now?

In 2018, Amilee was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Amilee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Amilee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amilee?

A feminine name of French origin possibly meaning "hardworking" or "industrious.".

How many people are called Amilee in the UK?

A total of 28 babies have been registered as Amilee across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.

Where is Amilee most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Amilee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #798 in 2016. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.