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Emilea

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-uh /ɛˈmiː.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally 'rival; emulating' (sometimes tied to 'industrious'). A soft, romantic classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A romantic classic: Emilea is a form of Emilia, 'rival; industrious' (said 'eh-MEE-lee-uh'). Soft and lovely.
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningA spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally 'rival; emulating' (sometimes tied to 'industrious'). A soft, romantic classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#15887 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419832023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emilea is a form of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating,' sometimes read as 'industrious.' It reads as a romantic, flowing classic, used here for a girl (said 'eh-MEE-lee-uh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, a soft spelling of Emilia. Rare, romantic, and flowing.

Did you know? Emilea spells Emilia, from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating'; it reads as a soft, flowing classic in fresh spelling (said 'eh-MEE-lee-uh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emilea — Form of Emilia (Latin Aemilius)

Variations

EmiliaEmeliaAmelia

Nicknames

EmmyMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emilea mean?

Emilea is a form of Emilia, from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating.'

How do you pronounce Emilea?

It's said eh-MEE-lee-uh /ɛˈmiː.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emilea a boy or girl name?

Emilea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emilea?

Emilea is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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