The nameEmilija
Emilija is the Lithuanian, Latvian and South Slavic form of Emilia.
- Girl's name
- Baltic and South Slavic
- Feast day
Meaning
Emilija comes from the Roman family name Aemilius.
Origin
Baltic and South Slavic, from Latin.
History
Emilija is a popular girls' name in Lithuania.
Popularity of the name Emilija
Emilija in the United Kingdom
Emilija was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 665 births over the decade, 71% of all recorded babies named Emilija. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Emilija in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 50 in the five years before.
Emilija in Austria
Emilija was most popular in Austria in the 2010s, with 273 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Emilija. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Emilija in Austria were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 33 births a year.
Emilija in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilija mean?
Emilija comes from the Roman family name Aemilius.
What is the origin of the name Emilija?
Baltic and South Slavic, from Latin.
Is Emilija a girl's or a boy's name?
Emilija is a girl's name.