Declining since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Emilea since 1983
Babies named Emilea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Emilea is a modern variant of the classic Emily, first recorded in U.S. data in 1983. It reached its peak usage in 1998, but has since been on a steady decline, with its trajectory showing consistent falling popularity since 1997. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with a frequency of about 1 in 321,453 births, making it a very uncommon choice. The name retains the familiar Em- sound of the original while offering a distinctive spelling. Variants like Emilia and Emilie are more common, but Emilea appeals to parents seeking a creative twist without straying far from tradition.
Emilea is a modern spelling variant of Emily, which derives from the Latin family name Aemilius (from aemulus, 'rival'). The name Emily gained popularity in the English-speaking world from the 18th century onward. Emilea emerges as a 20th-century respelling, reflecting a trend toward unique phonetic renderings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lea
Sibling names for Emilea
Names that share Emilea's style, for a brother or sister.
