Emeli
Every Emeli since 1986 — 1,417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emeli
Emeli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,386 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 1,417 American babies have been named Emeli. Its peak came in 2005, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emeli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emeli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,386 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,844 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,594 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,834 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,656 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,208 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,690 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,593 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,118 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,184 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,527 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,948 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,689 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,943 |
| 2011 | 69 | #2,601 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,760 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,685 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,490 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,402 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,490 |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,064 |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,600 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,504 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,793 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,808 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,039 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,897 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,533 |
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Famous people named Emeli
- Emeli Sandé Singer · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emeli in 2025?
Emeli ranked #4,386 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emeli?
1,417 babies have been named Emeli in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emeli most popular?
Emeli peaked in 2005, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Emeli a boy or girl name?
Emeli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emeli rising or falling?
Emeli has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Emeli?
Well-known people named Emeli include Emeli Sandé (singer).