Emilea
A feminine diminutive of the Latin name Aemilia, meaning "industrious" or "striving."
Name Census estimates that about 462 living Americans carry the first name Emilea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emilea today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emilea births was 1998 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emilea. 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
462
~ 1 in 741,893 Americans
Peak year
1998
23 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,887
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Emilea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emilea from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 173 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emilea 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 Emilea during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emileas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emilea
The name Emilea is a feminine form of the male name Emil, which has its roots in the Latin language. The name Emil is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is thought to have originated from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "striving one."
The earliest recorded use of the name Emilea can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe. During this period, names were often derived from Latin roots and given religious or classical connotations. However, the specific origins of Emilea as a distinct name are somewhat obscure.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Emilea was Emilea de Villeneuve, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her involvement in the Crusades and her patronage of the arts.
In the 16th century, Emilea Bassano was an Italian Renaissance poet and writer. She was one of the first professional female writers in Europe and is celebrated for her contributions to literature.
The 17th century saw the birth of Emilea di Savoia, an Italian princess from the House of Savoy. She was a prominent figure in the court of her brother, the Duke of Savoy, and was known for her political influence and patronage of the arts.
In the 18th century, Emilea Lanyer was an English poet and one of the first women to publish a volume of original poetry under her own name. Her work, "Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum," is considered a seminal work of English Renaissance literature.
Emilea Rodat was a 19th-century French painter and sculptor. She was one of the few female artists to gain recognition during her time and is known for her portraits and allegorical works.
Throughout history, the name Emilea has been associated with various individuals from different backgrounds, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility across cultures.
People
Emilea + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emilea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emilea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 462 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emilea 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 741,893 US residents.
Is Emilea a common name?
We classify Emilea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 471 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emilea most popular?
The single biggest year for Emilea was 1998, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emilea is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emilea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emilea 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.
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.