Emilia
girl name#45 in 2025Emilia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #40 in 2021, ranks #45 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#45
rank today
#40
peak (2021)
4,677
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #601 |
| 1890s | #605 |
| 1900s | #571 |
| 1910s | #635 |
| 1920s | #660 |
| 1930s | #776 |
| 1940s | #976 |
| 1950s | #1216 |
| 1960s | #1304 |
| 1970s | #1452 |
| 1980s | #1088 |
| 1990s | #900 |
| 2000s | #484 |
| 2010s | #174 |
| 2020s | #43 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emilia has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Famous people named Emilia
- Emilia Clarke (b. 1986) — English actress, model and writer
- Emilia Plater (b. 1806) — Polish noblewoman (1806-1831)
- Emilia Fox (b. 1974) — British actress and presenter (born 1974)
- Emilia Pardo Bazán (b. 1851) — Spanish author, editor (1851–1922)
- Emilia Jones (b. 2002) — British actress
- Emilia Rydberg (b. 1978) — Swedish female singer and songwriter
Source: Wikidata.
Around the world
- England & Wales: #45 girl name in 2024, given to 961 babies.
- Scotland: #62 girl name in 2025, given to 65 babies.
Official national statistics (Office for National Statistics, National Records of Scotland).
Living bearers
About 65,000 people named Emilia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emilia is a kid of about 6 — 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 Emilia in 2025?
- Emilia ranks #45 among US girl names in 2025, with 4,677 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emilia most popular?
- Emilia peaked in 2021, reaching #40 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emilia with classmates?
- Emilia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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