The nameEmilija

Emilija is the Lithuanian, Latvian and South Slavic form of Emilia.

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

1746thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2014peak year (90 births)
942babies named Emilija in the United Kingdom since 1997
04590 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

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

182ndmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2018peak year (46 births)
513babies named Emilija in Austria since 1984
02346 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

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.

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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.