Emilia
Latin girl's name meaning “rival; eager”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- rival; eager
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #42
- Born in 2023
- 4,684
- Peak year
- 2023 (#42)
Meaning & origin
Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily.
Is Emilia a Latin name?
Yes — Emilia is a Latin name meaning "rival; eager". Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Emilia ranked #42 for girls. It has risen about 163 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,684 US girls were given the name Emilia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #42 in 2023
“Unranked” means Emilia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Emilia
Emilia is spelled E-M-I-L-I-A — 6 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Amelia, Emily.
Nicknames
Emmy, Mia
Emilia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilia mean?
Emilia is a Latin name meaning "rival; eager". Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily.
Where does the name Emilia come from?
Emilia is of Latin origin. Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily.
Is Emilia a boy or a girl name?
Emilia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Emilia?
In 2023, 4,684 US girls were given the name Emilia.
Is Emilia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Emilia ranked #42 for girls. It has risen about 163 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Emilia?
Common nicknames for Emilia include Emmy, Mia.
How do you spell Emilia?
Emilia is spelled E-M-I-L-I-A. Related spellings include Amelia, Emily.
How common is the name Emilia?
In 2023, 4,684 US girls were given the name Emilia. In the latest US data, Emilia ranked #42 for girls. It has risen about 163 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Emilia a Latin name?
Yes — Emilia is a Latin name meaning "rival; eager". Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Emilia mean in Latin?
In Latin, Emilia means "rival; eager". Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily.
Is Emilia a Roman name?
Emilia is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "rival; eager".