How Many People Are Named Emelita?

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

Emelita
Very Rare
Spanish

Emelita means 'rival' or 'striver', a fitting name for someone who doesn't shy away from challenges. Only 10 people named Emelita live in the US today, making up just 1 in 33,803,683 Americans. The majority, 50%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, youthful vibe.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,803,683
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rival, striver
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

57,606
Worldwide Bearers
#16,394
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
54,780
🇺🇸 United States
1,259
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇹🇿 Tanzania
148
🇿🇲 Zambia
138
🇵🇪 Peru
96
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
92
🇨🇦 Canada
92
🇲🇽 Mexico
63
🇵🇦 Panama
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
5
Would be under 30 (50%)
5
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
99

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

📜 Emelita Through the Generations

Emelita saw its peak popularity in 1982 with 5 births, but its rarity has kept it a niche choice. Today, there are 10 Emelitas alive in the US, with an average age of 37. The age distribution shows 5 under 30, 5 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a stable trend among younger generations. This modern name is likely to remain popular among new parents looking for unique options.

✨ Similar Names to Emelita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emelita's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Emelita

How Many People Have the Name Emelita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Emelita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,803,683 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emelita a Common or Rare Name?

Emelita 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 Emelita Mean?

Emelita means "rival, striver" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emelita Most Popular?

The name Emelita reached peak popularity in 1982, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Emelita?

Approximately 10 people named Emelita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,803,683 Americans.

Is Emelita a rare name?

Emelita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,803,683 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emelita mean?

Emelita means "rival, striver" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Emelita more male or female?

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

When was Emelita most popular?

Emelita peaked in 1982 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US10
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 33,803,683
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1982
World Rank#16,394
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.