Amalia: meaning of the Hebrew name
עֲמַלְיָה
Pronounced ah-MAL-yah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #127 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Amalia
Amalia joins amal, labor, with Yah, God: the fruit of labor and blessing. It is a Hebrew adaptation of the European name Amalia, meaning diligence and work.
Amalia in Hebrew
Amalia is written עמליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲמַלְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- מMem
- לLamed
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 155 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningwork of God
- Pronunciationah-MAL-yah
- Hebrewעמליה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Amalia ranked #127 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (118 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 127 | 118 |
| 2023 | 139 | 103 |
| 2022 | 147 | 97 |
| 2021 | 146 | 94 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | 134 | 104 |
| 2016 | 128 | 107 |
| 2015 | 148 | 85 |
| 2014 | 145 | 82 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Amalia
What does the name Amalia mean?
Amalia joins amal, labor, with Yah, God: the fruit of labor and blessing. It is a Hebrew adaptation of the European name Amalia, meaning diligence and work.
How do you pronounce Amalia?
Amalia is pronounced ah-MAL-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amalia in Hebrew?
Amalia is written עמליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: עֲמַלְיָה).
How popular is the name Amalia in Israel?
In 2024, Amalia ranked #127 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (118 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Amalia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עמליה adds up to 155 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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