Emelia
Emelia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Industrious, striving, or eager.
Origin and history
Emelia is a female given name of Germanic origin, derived from the root 'amal', meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It functions as a phonetic and stylistic variant of Emilia and Amelia. In the United States, its popularity has risen notably in recent years, placing it among the top 600 female names in the early 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
14,028 babies in the United States have been named Emelia since 1880. It ranks #1335 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #514.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.8 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 201 |
| 1890-1900 | 273 |
| 1900-1910 | 229 |
| 1910-1920 | 409 |
| 1920-1930 | 445 |
| 1930-1940 | 224 |
| 1940-1950 | 194 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 126 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 699 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,077 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,988 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,530 |
Famous people named Emelia
- Emelia Gorecka: Athlete, Runner
Nicknames
Emmy, Emmie, Lia, Em
Fun facts
- Emelia offers an alternative spelling to the traditional Amelia and Emilia, blending elements of both names.
- The name has experienced a modern surge in usage in the United States since 2020.