Emyia
An ambiguous name of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of Emilia.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Emyia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emyia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emyia births was 2003 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emyia. 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 Emyia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
2003
7 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2006 SSA rank
#14,032
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Emyia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emyia from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emyia 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 Emyia 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 Emyia
The name Emyia has its origins in ancient Greek culture and language, with its roots traced back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word 'emys', which means 'fresh water tortoise' or 'turtle'. The name was initially used as a reference to the creature's resilience and longevity, qualities that were highly valued in Greek society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emyia can be found in the works of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from around 484 to 425 BC. In his writings, Herodotus mentioned a woman named Emyia, though little is known about her life or significance.
In the 3rd century BC, the name gained prominence when a famous Greek philosopher and mathematician named Emyia of Cyzicus made significant contributions to the field of geometry. She is credited with developing several theorems and techniques that laid the foundation for future advancements in mathematics.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Emyia became associated with the Eastern Orthodox Church. Several notable figures within the church bore this name, including Emyia of Constantinople, a renowned theologian and scholar who lived in the 6th century AD.
In the 12th century, the name Emyia resurfaced in the historical records of the Crusades. Emyia of Tripoli was a noblewoman who played a crucial role in the defense of Tripoli against the invading Christian forces during the Third Crusade.
Another notable figure was Emyia of Corinth, a Greek poet and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. Her writings on love, nature, and the human condition were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
Throughout history, the name Emyia has been carried by various individuals, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and cultures. While the name may have evolved and taken on different forms across different regions, its Greek origins and association with resilience and longevity have remained a constant thread.
People
Emyia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emyia 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
Emyia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emyia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emyia 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Emyia a common name?
We classify Emyia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emyia most popular?
The single biggest year for Emyia was 2003, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emyia is about 24 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 Emyia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emyia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emyia 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 Emyia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emyia 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 Emyia 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 common is the name Emyia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Emyia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.