Amelio

“Derived from 'Aemilius', meaning 'rival, eager.'”

Italian origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#3560US 2023

32Births / yr

↑Rising

429All-time births

📅 Since 191200

What does Amelio mean and where does it come from?

Amelio has Italian and Spanish roots, connected to names that imply competitiveness and eagerness. It is a less common variation of names like Emilio or Amelio, used primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities. The name has historical references dating back to Roman times with the gens Aem

Cultural significance

Amelio has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of derived from 'aemilius', meaning 'rival, eager.'.

Peak popularity

Reached #1605 in 1914 — currently #3560 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Amelio?

Amelio works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Amelio Grace

How popular is Amelio right now?

Rising fast — up 624 spots — currently #3560 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1915–2023#3560 · Top 2.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3560	32	▲ up 624 · +28% births
2022	#4184	25	▼ down 534 · -17% births
2021	#3650	30	▲ up 1181 · +58% births
2020	#4831	19	▲ up 1856 · +58% births
2015	#6687	12	▲ up 36
2010	#6723	12	▲ up 4857 · +140% births
2005	#11580	5	▼ down 6139 · -44% births
1990	#5441	9	▼ down 1080 · +80% births
1925	#4361	5	▼ down 762 · -29% births
1920	#3599	7	▼ down 1738 · -56% births
1915	#1861	16	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Amelio

Best Year1915Rank #1861

Peak Count32

Average Rank#5134

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1915 - 202311 years

The story of Amelio

Amelio entered American naming records in 1912 and has been in use for over 112 years. With 429 total births recorded, Amelio remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #1861 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #3560 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Amelio in 1914:

John William James Robert Joseph

Amelio by decade

Amelio peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	87
1920s	76
1940s	6
1950s	6
1980s	15
1990s	28
2000s	65
2010s ★	127
2020s	19

💎Amelio has only 429 total recorded births since 1912 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Amelio?

Common

AmeAmAmieAmyElio

What names sound and feel like Amelio?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Amelio also consider these

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Amalio

Spain · Eager or industrious

Abelio

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Amillio

Italian · industrious

Azelio

Arabic · A Arabic name

Common questions about the name Amelio

What does the name Amelio mean?

Amelio means "Derived from 'Aemilius', meaning 'rival, eager.'" — a name rooted in Italian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Amelio?

Amelio is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Amelio have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Amelio?

Amelio originates from Italian tradition. Italian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Amelio?

Amelio pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italian heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Amelio trending right now?

Amelio is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.