Emilea is of Latin origin and its meaning is "rival". It is a variant spelling of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin 'Aemilia', a feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. The name Emily has been in use since the Middle Ages, but Emilea is considered more modern and unique.
"The name Emilea experienced its peak popularity between the years 1996 to 2004, with a high of 23 births in both 2002 and 2004. However, its usage has been declining steadily since then, with only 5 births recorded in 2023."