The nameEmilia
Emilia is a girl's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Aemilius. The Italian and Spanish form of Emily, it has become popular across Europe.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Emilia comes from Aemilia, feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, often linked to aemulus, "rival, eager".
Origin
Latin. The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna takes its name from the Via Aemilia, a Roman road.
History
Shakespeare gave the name to Desdemona's companion in Othello. It rose in the 2010s in Britain, the United States, Germany and Finland. The actress Emilia Clarke, of Game of Thrones, made it familiar.
Did you know?
- Emilia Clarke played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Famous people named Emilia
- Emilia Clarke, actress
- Emilia Fox, actress
- Emilia Pérez, film character
Popularity of the name Emilia
Emilia in the United States
Emilia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 24,356 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Emilia. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Emilia in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 4,733 births a year on average, against 3,535 in the five years before.
Emilia in the United Kingdom
Emilia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 12,793 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Emilia. Half of all babies named Emilia in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,155 births a year on average, against 1,519 in the five years before.
Emilia in Ireland
Emilia in France
Emilia in Belgium
Emilia in Switzerland
Emilia in Austria
Emilia in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Emilia
Names from the same generation as Emilia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilia mean?
Emilia comes from Aemilia, feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, often linked to aemulus, "rival, eager".
What is the origin of the name Emilia?
Latin. The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna takes its name from the Via Aemilia, a Roman road.
Is Emilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Emilia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Emilia?
In 2024, Emilia was the 43rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 4,634 births.
What are the variants of the name Emilia?
Variants and related names of Emilia include Emilie.
What are good sibling names for Emilia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aurora, Willow, Luna and Valentina for a sister, Leo, August, Remy and Ezekiel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emilia?
Emilia Clarke, actress; Emilia Fox, actress; Emilia Pérez, film character.