| Meaning | industrious, striving |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | E-me-li-a |
About Emelia
Emelia unfolds with classical elegance and timeless femininity, presenting itself as a refined variation that honors tradition while maintaining distinctiveness. The name possesses a European sophistication, evoking images of literature, art, and cultural heritage. Emelia's four syllables provide a stately quality that elevates it above shorter alternatives, giving it presence and substance in both written and spoken forms. The spelling variation distinguishes it from more common iterations, offering familiarity without redundancy. Girls named Emelia often embody grace and intelligence, perhaps influenced by the name's inherent sophistication. It accommodates various nickname preferences—Emma, Emi, Melia, or Lia—allowing personality expression while maintaining connection to the formal name. Emelia suits formal occasions and casual moments equally well, never feeling out of place in any context. This name represents careful selection by parents who appreciate beauty in language and seek lasting elegance rather than temporary trends.
Nicknames for Emelia
| Em |
| Emmy |
| Lia |
| Melly |
Famous People Named Emelia
| Amelia Earhart | Aviation pioneer and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean |
| Amelia Vega | Miss Universe 2003 from the Dominican Republic |
| Amelia Warner | English actress and musician known for her roles in film and television |
| Amelia Lily | British singer-songwriter, known for her appearance on The X Factor UK |
| Amelia Heinle | American actress known for her role in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" |
| Amelia Boynton Robinson | Civil rights activist and key figure in the Selma to Montgomery marches |
| Amelia Womack | Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales |
| Amelia Windsor | British model and member of the British royal family |
| Amelia Vega Polanco de Guerra | Dominican singer, songwriter, and actress |
| Amelia Andersdotter | Swedish politician and former Member of the European Parliament |
| Amelia C. Ylagan | Filipino physician and public health advocate |
| Amelia Nagoski | Author and expert on women's health and well-being |
| Amelia Edwards | English author, journalist, and Egyptologist |
| Amelia Burr | American poet and playwright |
| Amelia B. Edwards | American botanist and botanical illustrator |
| Amelia Opie | British author and abolitionist |
| Amelia Bloomer | American suffragist and women's rights advocate |
| Amelia Rutherford | British actress and producer |
| Amelia H. Van Buren | American artist and painter |
| Amelia Weimar | Australian neuroscientist and researcher |
Characters Named Emelia
| Amelia Shepherd | From the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Amelia Sachs | From the Lincoln Rhyme book series by Jeffery Deaver |
| Amelia Pond | From the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Amelia "Mia" Thermopolis | From the book and film series "The Princess Diaries" |
| Amelia Earhart | Various fictionalized versions of the real-life aviation pioneer |
| Amelia "Amy" March | From the novel "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott |
| Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo | From the book series "The Princess Diaries" |
| Amelia Wren | From the film "The Aeronauts" |
| Amelia Voght | From Marvel Comics, a mutant with teleportation abilities |
| Amelia Evans | From the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Amelia "Amy" Jennings | From the TV show "Dark Shadows" |
| Amelia Lawson | From the film "The Babysitter's Club" |
| Amelia "Amy" Fleming | From the TV show "Heartland" |
| Amelia Delthanis | From the "Dragonlance" book series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman |
| Amelia Minchin | From the novel "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
| Amelia "Amy" Brookheimer | From the TV show "Veep" |
| Amelia Novak | From the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun | From the anime and manga series "Slayers" |
| Amelia Watson | From the virtual idol group Hololive, a detective character |