How Many People Are Named Emeli?

Complete statistics for the name Emeli: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emeli
Very Rare
Scandinavian

Emeli is a rare Scandinavian name, with only 1,372 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 240,451 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 94%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.

~1,372
Living in US
1 in 240,451
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Work Ruler
🌐
Origin
Scandinavian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,310
Worldwide Bearers
#82,961
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,292
🇧🇷 Brazil
975
🇿🇲 Zambia
560
🇸🇪 Sweden
354
🇻🇪 Venezuela
334
🇨🇲 Cameroon
288
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
250
🇨🇩 DR Congo
240
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
186
🇲🇽 Mexico
182

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,372 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
1,303
Would be under 30 (94%)
82
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,385 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emeli Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2005 when 91 babies were named Emeli, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, most people named Emeli are young, with 1,303 under 30 and only 82 aged between 30 and 60. It's clear that Emeli is a name for the younger generation, with no one over 60 carrying it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 274
Texas 163
New York 93
Virginia 25
Florida 11
Maryland 11
Illinois 10
New Jersey 10
Georgia 6

✨ Similar Names to Emeli

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emeli's Scandinavian roots

📄 About the Name Emeli

How Many People Have the Name Emeli?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,372 people in the United States currently share the name Emeli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 240,451 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emeli a Common or Rare Name?

Emeli is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Emeli Mean?

Emeli means "Work Ruler" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emeli in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Emeli Most Popular?

The name Emeli reached peak popularity in 2005, with 91 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emeli?

Approximately 1,372 people named Emeli live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,385. That works out to roughly 1 in 240,451 Americans.

Is Emeli a rare name?

Emeli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 240,451 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emeli mean?

Emeli means "Work Ruler" and comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Emeli more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emeli are male and 100% are female.

When was Emeli most popular?

Emeli peaked in 2005 with 91 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,372
All-Time Births1,385
1 in X1 in 240,451
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2005
World Rank#82,961
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.