Work, industrious, or rival
Amalya is a name with dual roots, often appearing as a variation of the Germanic Amalia, meaning 'work,' or the Hebrew Amal, meaning 'labor.' In some contexts, it is also considered a variant of the Latin Amelia, which can mean 'rival.' It carries a sense of diligence and quiet strength.
Less common today
Amalya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,563 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First African American woman to serve on a US International Court of Appeals
