Declining since 2018, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Emalia since 1984
Babies named Emalia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Emalia is a rare and modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1984. It reached its highest rank (14,942) in 2018, with an estimated frequency of 1 in 321,453 births that year. Since 2018, it has been on a downward trajectory. The name likely emerged as a creative variation of Emilia, combining the familiar sounds of Emma and Lia. Its rarity means it has never been among the top 1,000 names nationally, and it has no strong association with any particular state. Parents choosing Emalia are opting for a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name with a soft, melodic quality.
Emalia is a modern coinage, likely arising as a variant of Emilia, which itself derives from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius, an old Roman family name. Alternatively, it may be a blend of popular elements Emma (from Germanic 'whole') and Lia (short for names like Julia or Amelia). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Malia, Lia
Sibling names for Emalia
Names that share Emalia's style, for a brother or sister.
