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Emmelia

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Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-ah /ɛˈmi.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Elaboration of Emilia/Amelia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager', or Germanic 'work'; borne by St. Emmelia; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Saintly and ornate: Emmelia elaborates Emilia/Amelia — 'industrious' or 'rival' — and honors St. Emmelia. Graceful, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, Greek
MeaningElaboration of Emilia/Amelia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager', or Germanic 'work'; borne by St. Emmelia; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3926 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 595

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519932025

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

Emmelia is an elaboration of Emilia/Amelia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager', or Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by St. Emmelia, it's an ornate, graceful name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, industrious-or-rival at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? St. Emmelia, mother of several saints, bore this name — an elaboration of Emilia (Latin 'rival, eager') and Amelia (Germanic 'work'); it's richly classical.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Emilia — routes layered

Variations

EmiliaAmeliaEmmeline

Nicknames

EmmyMia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmelia of Caesarea (c.321-c.375)
    Early Christian saint and mother of Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa

If you like Emmelia…

Emilia— the base name
Amelia— the 'work' cousin
Emmeline— a fellow Emm- name
Amalia— another industrious -lia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmelia mean?

Emmelia elaborates Emilia ('rival, eager') and Amelia ('work'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emmelia?

It's said eh-MEE-lee-ah /ɛˈmi.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emmelia a boy or girl name?

Emmelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Emmelia?

Emmelia is a rare name in the U.S.

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