Emilea
Meaningrival · English form of Emily
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,583 in 1996
5 babies were named Emilea in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,800 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Emilea you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Emilea, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emilea would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmilea first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #4,583. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEmilea has slipped 2,800 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEmilea is an English form of Emily, which means “rival”.
About the name Emilea
Emilea is a girl name of English origin meaning “rival”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lea”. US birth records list Emilea for girls from 1983 to 2025, in 38 of those 43 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #4,583 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.4 | 421,687 girls |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,551 girls |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,724 girls |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 335,196 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Emilea
What does the name Emilea mean?
Emilea means “rival” in English, as a form of Emily.
What is the origin of the name Emilea?
Emilea has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Emilea a boy or girl name?
Emilea is a girl name.
How popular is the name Emilea?
Emilea ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#4,583).