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GirlGermanic

Emelia

ih-MEE-lee-ah

Popularity

#573

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

4

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

13,537

Peak Year

#701 in 2019

First Recorded

1880

Style

Soft & Gentle, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Emelia is a Germanic name and a variant of Emilia, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, of uncertain meaning, but possibly "rival".

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

GentleKindCompassionateCreativeIntelligent

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