Is Emelia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Emelia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Emelia?

It’s currently ranked #482 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Emelia?

eh-MEE-lee-uh · IPA: /ɛˈmiːliə/

Emelia Girl

Popularity: #482 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: rival; Greek: industrious

Historical & Cultural Background

Emelia is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, which was a prominent family name in ancient Rome. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often associated with qualities of industriousness and rivalry. It has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is sometimes seen as a variant of Amelia, which has its own rich history.

Trend Summary

Emelia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Variants

Amelia
Emilie
Emilia

International Variants

Emilia (Italian)
Émilie (French)
Emilie (German)
Amélie (French)

Famous people named Emelia

Emelia Hartford is an American automotive YouTuber and entrepreneur known for her car builds and automotive content.

Emelia Rose is a British actress recognized for her roles in various television series.

Emelia H. is a notable figure in the field of education, contributing to curriculum development.

Emelia McCarty is a professional athlete known for her achievements in track and field.

Fictional characters named Emelia

Emelia is a character in the novel 'The Last Letter from Your Lover' by Jojo Moyes, where she plays a pivotal role in the story's romantic narrative.

Emelia is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', known for her adventurous spirit.

Sibling Suggestions

Amelia Ella Mia Sophia Isabella Olivia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Emelia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emelia has ranked as high as #746 nationally which occurred in 2019 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Emelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Emelia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	68	15%
TX	47	10%
OH	32	7%
NY	30	6%
IL	25	5%
FL	24	5%
NJ	16	3%
AZ	15	3%
IN	15	3%
WI	14	3%
VA	14	3%
WA	13	3%
PA	13	3%
MO	13	3%
NC	13	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	10
1882	17
1883	29
1884	12
1885	29
1886	19
1887	27
1888	33
1889	13
1890	34
1891	31
1892	22
1893	33
1894	26
1895	27
1896	24
1897	22
1898	26
1899	28
1900	25
1901	27
1902	25
1903	22
1904	16
1905	17
1906	31
1907	16
1908	28
1909	22
1910	30
1911	21
1912	26
1913	36
1914	41
1915	52
1916	48
1917	54
1918	57
1919	44
1920	47
1921	58
1922	54
1923	44
1924	54
1925	48
1926	34
1927	40
1928	27
1929	39
1930	41
1931	16
1932	20
1933	28
1934	18
1935	23
1936	18
1937	19
1938	27
1939	14
1940	18
1941	19
1942	20
1943	19
1944	20
1945	19
1946	20
1947	15
1948	25
1949	19
1950	23
1951	17
1952	25
1953	19
1954	15
1955	19
1956	15
1957	25
1958	18
1959	13
1960	13
1961	14
1962	17
1963	16
1964	18
1965	13
1966	8
1967	13
1968	13
1969	9
1970	7
1971	11
1972	15
1973	13
1974	12
1975	12
1976	12
1977	15
1978	13
1979	16
1980	24
1981	25
1982	21
1983	27
1984	29
1985	26
1986	40
1987	37
1988	39
1989	42
1990	53
1991	62
1992	57
1993	62
1994	61
1995	69
1996	78
1997	79
1998	90
1999	88
2000	114
2001	115
2002	162
2003	189
2004	220
2005	210
2006	247
2007	222
2008	282
2009	316
2010	339
2011	366
2012	411
2013	438
2014	463
2015	509
2016	532
2017	575
2018	654
2019	701
2020	683
2021	662
2022	598
2023	569
2024	527