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
Meaning & origin
Emilia is a form of the Roman name Aemilia, 'rival' or 'industrious'. Shakespeare used it, and it overlaps with Amelia and Emily.
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.
See more girl names starting with E.
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.