Amela is a female given name of Slavic origin, specifically from Serbia and other former Yugoslav republics. It is derived from the male name Amed, which means "to defend" in Slavic languages. The name Amela gained popularity in the 20th century and has since been used widely in the Balkans and beyond.
The name Amela experienced a steady increase in popularity over time, with the highest number of births occurring in recent years. The peak was reached in 2020 and 2021, with 22 and 19 births respectively.