UK girl's name
Imelia
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly an elaboration on Emily.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Imelia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Imelia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2014 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Imelia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Imelia ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 girls were registered as Imelia.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Imelia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Imelia mean?
The name Imelia is believed to have its origins in Ancient Greek culture, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "aimylos," which means "gentle" or "mild." The earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in ancient Greek texts and historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Imelia was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 4th century BCE. She was a student of Plato and was known for her contributions to the field of geometry. Unfortunately, not much is known about her personal life or the exact dates of her birth and death.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Imelia was relatively popular among the Greek population. One notable figure from this time period was Imelia of Constantinople, a noblewoman who lived in the 11th century CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable causes.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian poet and playwright named Imelia Tasso, who was born in 1544 and died in 1616. She was known for her lyrical poetry and her contributions to the development of Italian theater.
Another notable figure with the name Imelia was a Russian artist who lived in the 19th century. Imelia Vasilyevna Kuznetsova, born in 1807 and died in 1891, was a renowned painter who specialized in portraiture and religious art. Her works can be found in many museums and galleries throughout Russia.
In the 20th century, there was a Greek-American author and activist named Imelia Papandreou, who was born in 1919 and died in 2000. She was known for her work in promoting women's rights and her efforts to support Greek-American communities in the United States.
While the name Imelia may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the ages. Its Greek origins and gentle meaning have made it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a sense of grace and sophistication.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Imelia over time
The chart below shows babies named Imelia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Imelia, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Imelia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Imelia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5400 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Imelia
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Imelia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Imelia in the UK right now?
In 2020, Imelia was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Imelia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Imelia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Imelia?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly an elaboration on Emily.
How many people are called Imelia in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Imelia across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.