Emelia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emelia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emelia?
Emelia is spelled E-M-E-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Emelia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Emelia may derive from the Latin family name Aemilius, which is related to the word for “rival” or “emulating.”
- Origin
- The name Emelia is commonly associated with Latin roots related to the Roman family name Aemilius.
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-lee-uh · 4 syllables
Emelia Popularity in 2025
Rank#601
Recorded Births488
- Girls usage fell 27 places to #601 and recorded 40 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emelia Mean?
Emelia may derive from the Latin family name Aemilius, which is related to the word for “rival” or “emulating.”
Origin: The name Emelia is commonly associated with Latin roots related to the Roman family name Aemilius.
How Do You Pronounce Emelia?
Pronunciationeh-MEE-lee-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Emelia?
- History
- Emelia appears in historical records as a feminine form connected to the classical Roman family name Aemilius.
Emelia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 488 | #601 |
| 2024 | Girls | 528 | #574 |
| 2023 | Girls | 570 | #533 |
| 2022 | Girls | 598 | #521 |
| 2021 | Girls | 663 | #470 |
| 2020 | Girls | 683 | #452 |
| 2019 | Girls | 701 | #443 |
| 2018 | Girls | 654 | #480 |
| 2017 | Girls | 575 | #539 |
| 2016 | Girls | 532 | #583 |
| 2015 | Girls | 509 | #591 |
| 2014 | Girls | 463 | #619 |
| 2013 | Girls | 438 | #645 |
| 2012 | Girls | 411 | #685 |
| 2011 | Girls | 366 | #752 |
| 2010 | Girls | 339 | #805 |
| 2009 | Girls | 316 | #872 |
| 2008 | Girls | 282 | #955 |
| 2007 | Girls | 222 | #1,152 |
| 2006 | Girls | 247 | #1,036 |
| 2005 | Girls | 210 | #1,121 |
| 2004 | Girls | 220 | #1,050 |
| 2003 | Girls | 189 | #1,146 |
| 2002 | Girls | 162 | #1,236 |
When Was Emelia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
701 recorded births
National rank #443
2020 · Girls
683 recorded births
National rank #452
2021 · Girls
663 recorded births
National rank #470
2018 · Girls
654 recorded births
National rank #480
Where Emelia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| AR | #270 | 11 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
| MN | #344 | 16 |
| KS | #361 | 9 |
| CO | #406 | 14 |
| AZ | #416 | 16 |