Emilia
eh-MEEL-yuh
Girl · Latin
Meaning: Rival; industrious
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Emily
Girl · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Rival, industrious
- Pronunciation
- EM-uh-lee
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Latin 'Aemilia', from 'aemulus' meaning rival or eager.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Latin, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Alternate spellings
EmilieFrench / German
French and German form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Emily Dickinson
1830–1886
American poet whose work became widely celebrated after her death.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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