How Many People Are Named Emelia?

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

Emelia
Very Rare
Greek

Emelia is a rare gem, originating from Greek, meaning 'work' or 'toil'. That's just 1 in 28,470 Americans who share this unique name, with around 11,591 people living in the US today. The majority, 77%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~11,591
Living in US
1 in 28,470
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Work
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,591
Worldwide Bearers
#8,868
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
1,617
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,357
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,277
🇲🇾 Malaysia
966
🇨🇲 Cameroon
911
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
584
🇨🇴 Colombia
532
🇨🇺 Cuba
462
🇮🇳 India
389
🇯🇲 Jamaica
295

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11,591 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
10,361
Would be under 30 (77%)
921
Would be 30–60 (7%)
2,243
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 13,525 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Emelia Through the Generations

Emelia has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 701 births. Today, it's most commonly found among younger generations, with 10,361 individuals under 30 years old. As the average age stands at 29, it's clear that Emelia is a name embraced by a new generation, reflecting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,045
Texas 812
New York 649
Illinois 478
Ohio 464
Michigan 455
Florida 442
Pennsylvania 429
Massachusetts 351
Minnesota 346

⭐ Famous People Named Emelia

Emelia is a feminine first name. Notable people with it are:…

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✨ Similar Names to Emelia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emelia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Emelia

How Many People Have the Name Emelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,591 people in the United States currently share the name Emelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,470 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emelia a Common or Rare Name?

Emelia 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 Emelia Mean?

Emelia means "work" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emelia Most Popular?

The name Emelia reached peak popularity in 2019, with 701 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Emelia?

Approximately 11,591 people named Emelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,525. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,470 Americans.

Is Emelia a rare name?

Emelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,470 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emelia mean?

Emelia means "work" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Emelia more male or female?

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

When was Emelia most popular?

Emelia peaked in 2019 with 701 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US11,591
All-Time Births13,525
1 in X1 in 28,470
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2019
World Rank#8,868
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.