Emelia is a distinctive choice, ranked #516 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Emelia in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#516
US Rank #573
About the Name Emelia
Emelia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 178 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #164 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Emelia is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #573 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Emelia
Unlikely. With around 76 UK babies named Emelia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Emelia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Emelia has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 178 places in the last five years. Its peak was #164 in 2012. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Emelia is more popular in the UK (#516) than in the US (#573). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Emelia include: Emelia Surridge — Emelia 'Mezzy' Brigid Surridge is a field hockey player from New Zealand.; Emelia Quinn — Emelia Quinn is a British scholar of English known for her work developing vegan theory.; Emelia Arthur — Emelia Arthur is a Ghanaian politician and development specialist..
Emelia ranks #573 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
76
UK babies named Emelia (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 178 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Emelia
Likely around 1 other Emelia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Emelia
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Emelia Arthur is a Ghanaian politician and development specialist. Emelia Arthur is a consultant and former Advisor to the President of Ghana from 2013 to 2017 where she assisted presidential appointees in aligning manifesto objectives with presidential objectives and specific sector policy goals.