Emalia
A feminine given name derived from the word "enamel".
Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Emalia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emalia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emalia births was 2018 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emalia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
246
~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans
Peak year
2018
17 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,942
Tracked since 1984
Census
Emalia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 266 people with the first name Emalia, which placed it at #31,950 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,950
National first-name rank
People counted
266
266 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
39.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Emalia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emalia is White at 39.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.9%) and Two or More Races (16.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Emalia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Emalia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White39.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino25.9% · 69
- Two or more races16.9% · 45
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.2% · 27
- Black or African American6.4% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 3
Popularity
Emalia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emalia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emalia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emalia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emalia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emalia
The name Emalia is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "emalios," meaning "bright" or "shining." This connection to light and radiance imbued the name with a sense of positivity and warmth.
In the classical era, the name Emalia was often associated with the goddess Artemis, the protector of young women and childbirth. It was believed that invoking her name during childbirth would ensure a safe and healthy delivery. As a result, the name held a special significance for mothers and their newborn daughters.
As the centuries passed, the name Emalia spread across the Mediterranean region, embraced by various cultures and civilizations. In ancient Rome, it was adopted by noble families, who saw the name as a symbol of elegance and refinement. One notable figure from this era was Emalia Claudia, a Roman noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the city's cultural life.
During the Middle Ages, the name Emalia found its way into the writings of several renowned scholars and poets. The 12th-century philosopher Emalia of Bingen, known for her significant contributions to the fields of music and natural sciences, was a prominent figure of this era. Her legacy as a polymath and a visionary thinker helped to further popularize the name.
In the Renaissance period, the name Emalia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the artistic and intellectual elite. One of the most celebrated figures bearing this name was Emalia Sirani, an Italian Baroque painter renowned for her exceptional talent and her determination to challenge the gender norms of her time. Her stunning works, which graced the walls of numerous churches and palaces, immortalized the name Emalia in the annals of art history.
Another influential figure was Emalia Bassi, an 18th-century Italian physicist and philosopher who defied societal expectations by pursuing a career in science. Her groundbreaking contributions to the study of electricity and her unwavering dedication to the pursuit of knowledge earned her widespread admiration and cemented her place as a pioneering figure in the scientific community.
As the world entered the modern era, the name Emalia continued to inspire and captivate. Emalia Earhart, the legendary American aviator who became the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, brought a sense of adventure and courage to the name. Her daring spirit and determination to push boundaries made her an iconic figure and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
While these are just a few notable examples, the name Emalia has left an indelible mark on history, embodying qualities of brilliance, resilience, and trailblazing spirit. Its enduring charm and rich cultural heritage continue to make it a name that stands out, carrying with it a sense of wonder and possibility.
People
Emalia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emalia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emalia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emalia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emalia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,393,310 US residents.
Is Emalia a common name?
We classify Emalia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 249 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emalia most popular?
The single biggest year for Emalia was 2018, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emalia is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Emalia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 266 people with the name Emalia, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,950 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Emalia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Emalia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emalia appears almost entirely female. Of the 270 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Emalia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emalia is White at 39.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.9%) and Two or More Races (16.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Emalia most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Emalia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.5% (105 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emalia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emalia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emalia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emalia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emalia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emalia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Emalia as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Emalia, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.