Beloved or God has heard
Emias is a rare name likely derived from the Latin 'Amatus' meaning beloved, or potentially a variant of the Hebrew name Amias. It shares phonetic roots with names like Elias and Amadeus, offering a sense of spiritual devotion and affection.
Less common today
Emias isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,449 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
16th-century English diplomat and jailer of Mary, Queen of Scots
The protagonist of the adventure novel Westward Ho! Β· Westward Ho!