Emilia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Rival; industrious; eager to please
Origin: Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival
Popularity: Ranked #45 in 2025 with 4,677 babies born.
History: Emilia is the Latin form of Emily — softer and more lyrical, with a distinctly Italian and Spanish flavor. It appears in Shakespeare's Othello as the loyal, ultimately tragic wife of Iago. Actress Emilia Clarke, famous for playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, brought the name enormous global visibility in the 2010s. The name entered the U.S. top 50 in the 2010s and has been climbing steadily. It sits at a perfect intersection of classic literary heritage and modern continental elegance, offering parents the warmth of Emily with an extra flourish of romance.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Emilia? About 1 in 711 babies born in 2025 were named Emilia, or roughly 12.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emilia
What does the name Emilia mean?
Emilia means “Rival; industrious; eager to please” from Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival roots.
What is the origin of the name Emilia?
Emilia has Latin Aemilia — feminine of Aemilius, from the ancient Roman family name possibly meaning rival origin. The traditional meaning is “Rival; industrious; eager to please”.
How popular is Emilia?
Emilia ranked #45 in 2025 — given to 4,677 babies that year.
When was Emilia most popular?
Emilia peaked in 2021 with 4,851 babies registered that year.
Is Emilia a boy or girl name?
Emilia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Emilias in registered births are female.
How long has Emilia been recorded?
Emilia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.