Emilie

Meaning of Emilie

Often means 'rival' or 'industrious.' It suggests someone who is eager to achieve or excel.

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

Popularity of Emilie

After ranking as high as #444 in 2001, Emilie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Emilie

• Émilie du Châtelet
  French physicist, mathematician, Enlightenment figure
• Émilie De Ravin
  Australian actress, Lost, Once Upon a Time
• Emilie Autumn
  American singer, songwriter, violinist
• Emilie Simon
  French electronic singer, songwriter
• Emilie Ullerup
  Danish-Canadian actress, TV series star

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Questions about the name Emilie

What does the name Emilie mean?

Emilie means often means 'rival' or 'industrious.' it suggests someone who is eager to achieve or excel, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Emilie?

Emilie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Emilie most popular?

Emilie peaked at #444 in 2001.