Emilia

Meaning of Emilia

Emilia comes from a Roman family name. It means 'rival' or 'eager'.

Emilia has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emilia

Emilia has held fairly steady, sitting around #45 in 2025 after peaking at #40 in 2021.

Notable people named Emilia

• Emilia Clarke
  Actress, 'Game of Thrones'
• Emilia Fox
  English actress
• Emilia Rydberg
  Swedish singer
• Emilia Schule
  German actress
• Emilia Attias
  Argentine actress, model

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Questions about the name Emilia

What does the name Emilia mean?

Emilia means emilia comes from a roman family name. it means 'rival' or 'eager', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Emilia a boy's or a girl's name?

Emilia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emilia?

In 2025, Emilia ranked #45 for girls, down from #43 the year before.

When was Emilia most popular?

Emilia peaked at #40 in 2021.