UK girl's name
Amilie
A feminine name of French origin meaning "industrious" or "fertile".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amilie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amilie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 10 births.
This profile covers 78 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 78 living people in the UK are called Amilie. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amilie ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 10 girls were registered as Amilie.
- • About 78 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amilie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2007
10 births
Estimated living
78
2026
Meaning
What does Amilie mean?
The name Amilie has its origins in the French language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Amelie or Amelia, which is derived from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning "industrious" or "hardworking."
The earliest recorded use of the name Amilie can be traced back to the 12th century, where it was borne by several noble women in France. One notable example is Amilie de Courtenay, a French noblewoman who lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
In the literary realm, the name Amilie appeared in the 14th-century French romance "Roman de la Rose," where it was given to a character representing Lady Fortune. This association with fortune and luck may have contributed to the name's enduring popularity.
Over the centuries, several notable historical figures have borne the name Amilie. Amilie de Boufflers (1751-1825) was a French aristocrat and writer who hosted a prominent literary salon in Paris during the Enlightenment era. Amilie Müller (1817-1893) was a German artist and painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
Moving into the modern era, Amilie Dietrich (1923-2022) was a German centenarian who lived through both World Wars and witnessed significant historical events. Amilie von Oldenburg (born 1818) was a German princess and member of the House of Oldenburg, a prominent noble family in northern Germany.
Another notable bearer of the name was Amilie Gnauck (1896-1986), a German artist and painter who specialized in portraiture and landscapes. Her works captured the essence of everyday life in Germany during the early 20th century.
While the name Amilie has French origins, it has been embraced and adopted by various cultures and communities worldwide. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its melodic sound, historical significance, and association with qualities such as diligence and good fortune.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amilie over time
The chart below shows babies named Amilie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amilie, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amilie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amilie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4708 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4331 | 40 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2591 | 26 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Amilie
- 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
Amilie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amilie in the UK right now?
In 2022, Amilie was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Amilie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 10 babies registered as Amilie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amilie?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "industrious" or "fertile".
How many people are called Amilie in the UK?
A total of 78 babies have been registered as Amilie across the 14 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.