Emelia

Rank 520th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Emelia was 520th most popular baby name for girls and 1,031st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 594 babies were named Emelia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,650 babies in the United States were named Emelia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Emelia is around 11 to 15 years old.

The name "Emelia" is not common today.

Nicknames for Emelia include Em, Emi and Lia.

Emelia Meaning & Origin

Emelia is a variant of Amelia, a name of German origin meaning "work" or "industrious", evoking connotations of diligence, perseverance, and positivity.

The name Emelia is described as elegant, imaginative and graceful.

Pronunciation

Emelia is pronounced eh-mee-lee-uh in English. The name Emelia has 6 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Emelia

  • The name Emelia is included in a popular children's nursery rhyme which originated in England, "Girls and Boys Come Out to Play".

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Geography

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