How Many People Are Named Emilia?

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

Emilia
Rare
Latin

Emilia means 'rival' in Latin and has a rich history. That's just 1 in 5,499 Americans who share this rare female name. With 86% under 30, it's definitely a modern choice.

~60,011
Living in US
1 in 5,499
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rival
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

236,098
Worldwide Bearers
#1,137
Global Rank
🇷🇴 Romania
25,438
🇺🇸 United States
24,449
🇳🇬 Nigeria
24,126
🇻🇪 Venezuela
18,174
🇨🇲 Cameroon
15,687
🇨🇴 Colombia
15,263
🇨🇺 Cuba
12,183
🇨🇱 Chile
9,357
🇵🇾 Paraguay
7,249
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7,070

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
40 (0%)
♀ Female
59,972 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
55,144
Would be under 30 (86%)
3,809
Would be 30–60 (6%)
5,445
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 64,398 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Emilia Through the Generations

Emilia saw its peak popularity in 2021 with 4,851 births, marking a significant rise in recent years. Today, there are around 60,000 people named Emilia living in the United States, with most under 30. The age distribution shows 55,144 under-30s, 3,809 aged 30-60, and 5,445 over 60, indicating a younger generation embracing this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 9,621
Texas 7,581
New York 5,224
Illinois 3,463
Florida 3,356
New Jersey 2,335
Pennsylvania 2,145
Massachusetts 1,878
Ohio 1,687
Washington 1,527

⭐ Famous People Named Emilia

Emilia is a female Italian given name of Latin origin. The name is popular all over Europe and the Americas. The corresponding male given name is Emilio. Emily is the English form of the Italian name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Emilia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emilia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Emilia

How Many People Have the Name Emilia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 60,011 people in the United States currently share the name Emilia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,499 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Emilia a Common or Rare Name?

Emilia is classified as 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 Emilia Mean?

Emilia means "rival" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emilia Most Popular?

The name Emilia reached peak popularity in 2021, with 4,851 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 Emilia?

Approximately 60,011 people named Emilia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 64,398. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,499 Americans.

Is Emilia a rare name?

Emilia is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,499 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emilia mean?

Emilia means "rival" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Emilia more male or female?

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

When was Emilia most popular?

Emilia peaked in 2021 with 4,851 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 US60,011
All-Time Births64,398
1 in X1 in 5,499
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2021
World Rank#1,137
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.