Emilia name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: German, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Emilia

eh-mill-e-ah

Meaning: Imitating and Rivaling

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What does Emilia mean?
Variations of Emilia
Nicknames for Emilia
Middle Names for Emilia
How popular is Emilia?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Emilia
Sibling Names for Emilia
Famous People Named Emilia
Lists having Emilia

What does Emilia mean?

Unfading and Admired Emilia is used largely in Italian, Swedish, Greenlandic, Danish, Scandinavian, Norwegian, German, Finnish, Spanish and Faroese, Emilia means "Imitating or Rivaling" and a gender insensitive name is of Latin origin.

Emilia is effeminate variation of Emilius. Emilius is Nordic form of Aemilius. The name is celebrated on September 19th.

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How do I pronounce Emilia?

You can pronounce the three syllabled name Emilia as eh-mill-e-ah. The name can also be pronounced as em-ee-lee-ah or e-mi-lia.

Variants of Emilia

Amilia, Amalia, Amelia, Mia, Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mina, Mary, Michaela, Emma, Erma, Emerentia, Emiliana, Emilie, Émilie, Emmelie, Milly

Nicknames for Emilia

Mountain of nicknames available for the name Emilia include:

Names that rhyme with Emilia

How popular is the name Emilia?

Emilia was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 35884 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 2018, it ranked 58th when 4020 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 140 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 2 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 14882 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Currently at its peak, it ranked 34th when 1398 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 4 times Also, a popular name in Sweden with over 6917 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

Presently the name is rising, in 2000, it ranked 15th when 640 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 13 times

Emilia was a common name in Ireland.

Over 1160 babies have been named Emilia since 1979. When at its peak in 2014,. After 20 years, the name has past its prime. Also, Emilia is common in France where over 8397 new-borns have been given the name since 1900.

Recently the name is rising, in 1904, 174 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 138th position. Also, Emilia is common in Switzerland where over 2681 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

Presently peaking at the charts, 307 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 6th position. Also, A common name in Netherlands having over 533 recievers in 5 years of usage.

At present the moniker is on a rise, in 2019, it ranked 113rd when 134 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, A common name in Belgium with over 1235 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

Recently peaking at the charts, 122 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 66th position. Also, Emilia is common in New South Wales where over 800 new-borns have been given the name since 2013.

Presently at its peak, it ranked 38th when 159 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, Emilia was a common name in Victoria. Over 516 babies have been named Emilia since 2014.

When at the peak of its usage in 2019,. After 6 years, the name has past its prime.

Emilia is a familiar baby name in Queensland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2017, 79 babies were given Emilia and it reached its peak ranking, 61 on girl names chart. Over 282 babies in Queensland have been named Emilia. Also, in Western Australia, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2019, 51 babies were given Emilia and it reached its peak ranking, 37 on girl names chart.

In Finland, Emilia is a unique name where it has been in use since 1992 and has secured the place in top 100 names.

In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 1 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Emilia. There are over 354 babies that have been given the name Emilia in Finland.

Emilia is a rare baby name in Western Australia however it is still in use. But Emilia is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Poland, Angola, Argentina, Philippines, Peru, Indonesia, Romania, Nigeria, Venezuela, Cameroon, Colombia, Mozambique, Namibia, Cuba, Guatemala, Chile, Moldova, Paraguay, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Germany.

As per our research, over 850000 people has been named Emilia globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	12080	5	58	4020
2017			74	3581
2016			102	3019
2015			145	2215
2014			164	1998

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Facts

Emilia in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	65	871	1435
	0	16	86547	33819
	2	4	14704	13500
	2	4	1057	1620
	2	0	2417	0

What numerology tells about Emilia?

You want to be in control of your life and emotions. In order to do something unprecedented, you have to refocus from what's not important such as gossip, partying and messing around to what's really important and that's your dreams and expanding your knowledge. To have number 7 as your personality number means you are calm by nature and have a peaceful attitude about everything. You want to achieve great things in life but without much effort.

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Middle names for Emilia

Below are mainstream and familiar middle names we think go particularly well with Emilia:

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Sibling Names for Emilia

If you've chosen the name Emilia for your little one, you might be searching for sibling names that complement it perfectly. Whether you're looking for a matching theme, similar sounds or contrasting styles, here are some ideas to help you find the perfect names for your growing family.

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Famous people named Emilia

Emilia Hazelip, Catalan organic gardener, former Merry Prankster
Emilia Tennyson, younger sister of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and the fiancée of Arthur Henry Hallam
Emilia Butler, Countess of Ossory, Anglo-Dutch courtier
Emilia Lanier, English poet in the early modern English era
Emilia Plater, noblewoman and revolutionary Raised in a patriotic tradition, she fought in the November 1830 Uprising
Emilia Fox, English actress whose film debut was
Emilia Pardo Bazán, Spanish novelist, journalist, literary critic, poet
Emilia Nyström, professional Finnish beach volleyball player together with her twin sister
Emilia, Bulgarian pop folk singer
Emilia Rydberg, Swedish pop music and soul singer
Emilia Carranza in Trampa para Gaby as Actress

Emilia Sotelo in End Of Innocence as Actress
Emilia Roux in District 9 as Art Director
Emilia von Heiseler in Weinberg as Actress
Emilia Derou-Bernal in Vie sauvage as Actress
Emilia Guiú in Píntame angelitos blancos as Actress
Emilia Attías in Días de vinilo as Actress
Emilia Contessa, is an Indonesian actress and singer, also nicknamed Asiatic Lioness, according to Weekly magazine Asia Week.
Emilia Bayona is noted for her acting in movie Como dos gotas de agua
Emilia Aliaga, from 1939 musical flick Bohemios, who played the Cosette.
Emilia Barrado portrayed main role of Las aspirantes a estrellas in 1931 comedy flick Yo quiero que me lleven a Hollywood.

In 1944, Emilia Baró played the role of N in drama film Adversidad.
Emilia Clement, from 1952 drama movie Dos vidas, who portrayed N.
Emilia Dobrin, from 1975 comedy, drama flick Mere rosii, who characterized N.
In 1968 drama, romance flick, Wycieczka w nieznane, Emilia Krakowska portrayed Mirka.
In 1936 comedy movie, Három sárkány, Emilia Márkus played N.
In 1921 drama movie, La thais, Emilia Otaza portrayed N.
In 1973 drama film, Poslednata duma, Emilia Radeva characterized Shivachkata.
Emilia Rojas, from 1976 drama flick Soy un delincuente, who played N.
In 1920 drama film, El escándalo, Emilia Ruiz del Castillo played N.
In 1922, Emilia Vidali portrayed the role of Lucia Mondella in drama and history movie I promessi sposi.

In 1983, Emilia Zimková played the role of N in film Zrelá mladost.
Emilia Tzaneva, from 1989 comedy movie Razvodi, razvodi..., who portrayed the N.
Emilia Giorgi played the pivotal character of N in 1917 flick Lucciola.
Emilia Ikäheimo, from 2008 drama flick Muukalainen, who portrayed Äiti.
Emilia Schüle, from 2010 comedy and drama film Freche Mädchen 2, who characterized the Mila.
In 2008 film, Joya, Emilia Díaz portrayed Carmela.

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