Emilia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emilia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emilia?
Emilia is spelled E-M-I-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Emilia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Emilia is derived from the Latin family name “Aemilius”, which itself is thought to stem from the Latin word “aemulus” meaning “rival” or…
- Origin
- The name Emilia may derive from the Latin nomen “Aemilia”, used in ancient Rome as a family name.
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-lee-ah · 4 syllables
Emilia Popularity in 2025
Rank#45
Recorded Births4,677
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 2 places to #45 and recorded 28 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,114 places to #12,008 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emilia Mean?
Emilia is derived from the Latin family name “Aemilius”, which itself is thought to stem from the Latin word “aemulus” meaning “rival” or “emulating.”
Origin: The name Emilia may derive from the Latin nomen “Aemilia”, used in ancient Rome as a family name.
How Do You Pronounce Emilia?
Pronunciationeh-MEE-lee-ah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Emilia?
- History
- Emilia has been recorded in various European cultures and literature and has gained popularity in several countries over time.
Emilia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,677 | #45 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,649 | #43 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,687 | #42 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7 | #9,763 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,685 | #44 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,854 | #40 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,786 | #41 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,774 | #44 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 4,040 | #58 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,596 | #77 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,033 | #103 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,225 | #145 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,004 | #164 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,564 | #205 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,213 | #268 |
| 2011 | Girls | 972 | #325 |
| 2010 | Girls | 927 | #348 |
| 2009 | Girls | 789 | #399 |
When Was Emilia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
4,854 recorded births
National rank #40
2020 · Girls
4,786 recorded births
National rank #41
2019 · Girls
4,774 recorded births
National rank #44
2023 · Girls
4,687 recorded births
National rank #42
Where Emilia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #21 | 214 |
| AZ | #22 | 150 |
| CO | #26 | 112 |
| CA | #27 | 704 |
| DE | #27 | 17 |
| TX | #28 | 623 |
| WA | #30 | 132 |
| RI | #31 | 18 |