Emaria
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "industrious" or "home ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Emaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emaria today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emaria births was 2022 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emaria. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emaria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
2022
9 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,881
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Emaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emaria from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 25 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Emaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emaria 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 Emaria 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 Emaria
The name Emaria is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and civilizations. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, where it was derived from the Sumerian word "emaritu," which translates to "princess" or "noble woman." This connection to royalty and nobility suggests that the name may have initially been reserved for those of high social status.
In the ancient Babylonian texts, the name Emaria is found inscribed on clay tablets dating back to the 18th century BCE. These inscriptions provide valuable insight into the early use and significance of the name within the Mesopotamian society. It is believed that the name was associated with the goddess Inanna, the Sumerian deity of love, beauty, and fertility, further reinforcing its regal connotations.
As civilizations evolved and cultures intermingled, the name Emaria spread to other regions, undergoing various phonetic and spelling changes. In ancient Greece, it was known as "Emaria," with the emphasis placed on the second syllable. This variation was recorded in several Greek literary works, including the epic poems of Homer, where it was given to a minor character.
During the Roman era, the name took on the form "Aemaria," with the initial vowel sound shifting to an "ae" diphthong. This version was found inscribed on various Roman artifacts, including tombstones and pottery fragments, indicating its widespread use among the Roman populace.
Emaria gained particular prominence during the Byzantine Empire, where it was associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Emaria of Constantinople, a noblewoman and philanthropist who lived in the 9th century CE. She was renowned for her charitable works and her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the medieval period, the name Emaria was popular among the nobility and aristocracy of various European regions. One notable figure was Emaria of Saxony, a German princess who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her political acumen and her role in brokering peace treaties between warring factions.
Another significant bearer of the name Emaria was Emaria de Medici, an Italian Renaissance noblewoman from the powerful Medici family. Born in 1476, she was celebrated for her patronage of the arts and her support of renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.
As cultures intermingled and names evolved, the name Emaria took on various forms and spellings, including Emaria, Emarie, and Emary. However, its essence remained rooted in its ancient origins, carrying with it a sense of nobility, grace, and cultural significance.
People
Emaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emaria 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
Emaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emaria 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Emaria a common name?
We classify Emaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Emaria was 2022, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emaria is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Emaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emaria 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 Emaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emaria 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 Emaria 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Emaria?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Emaria at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.