Emelia
girl name#601 in 2025Emelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #331 in 1883, ranks #601 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#601
rank today
#331
peak (1883)
488
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #489 |
| 1890s | #560 |
| 1900s | #770 |
| 1910s | #945 |
| 1920s | #1172 |
| 1930s | #1692 |
| 1940s | #2046 |
| 1950s | #2583 |
| 1960s | #3710 |
| 1970s | #4768 |
| 1980s | #3040 |
| 1990s | #2038 |
| 2000s | #1173 |
| 2010s | #614 |
| 2020s | #525 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emelia has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Emelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emelia is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emelia in 2025?
- Emelia ranks #601 among US girl names in 2025, with 488 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emelia most popular?
- Emelia peaked in 1883, reaching #331 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emelia with classmates?
- Emelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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