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Emiliano

Boy · Spanish · Long name

Meaning
Rival, eager

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
eh-mee-LYAH-no
Origin
Spanish

Spanish and Italian form of Emilianus, from Latin 'Aemilius'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Spanish, Italian, Latin

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • EmilianoItalian / Spanish

    Same spelling in both languages.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Emiliano Zapata

    1879–1919

    Mexican revolutionary and leader of the peasant movement in Morelos.

    Reference

Similar names

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Emilio

eh-MEE-lee-oh

Boy · Spanish

Meaning: Rival, eager

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Emil

AY-meel

Boy · Latin

Meaning: Rival, eager, of the striving

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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