Emya
Every Emya since 1998 — 511 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emya
Emya is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1998, 511 American babies have been named Emya. Its peak came in 2007, when 40 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 Emya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,413 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,954 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,914 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,008 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,023 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,285 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,750 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,518 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,545 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,301 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,096 |
| 2013 | 33 | #4,358 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,448 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,965 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,305 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,954 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,031 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,940 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,785 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,996 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,980 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,134 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,321 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,890 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,840 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emya in 2025?
Emya did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Emya?
511 babies have been named Emya in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emya most popular?
Emya peaked in 2007, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Emya a boy or girl name?
Emya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emya rising or falling?
Emya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.