Emilea
Every Emilea since 1983 — 476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emilea
Emilea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,600 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 476 American babies have been named Emilea. Its peak came in 1998, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emilea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emilea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,600 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,901 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,096 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,995 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,538 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,730 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,780 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,668 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,717 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,682 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,190 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,198 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,790 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,515 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,985 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,054 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,166 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,668 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,436 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,625 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,425 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,687 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,135 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,888 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,047 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,676 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emilea in 2025?
Emilea ranked #15,600 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emilea?
476 babies have been named Emilea in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emilea most popular?
Emilea peaked in 1998, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Emilea a boy or girl name?
Emilea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emilea rising or falling?
Emilea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.