| Emilia | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɛˈmiːliə/ |
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Latin |
| Meaning | Rival |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Emily, Emilie, Emma, Emmy, Amelia, Amelie |
Emilia is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is got from the name Emily, which itself is got from the Latin aemulus, meaning “rival” or “emulating”.
The name Emilia is often associated with the Latin phrase “aemulare”, which means “to strive to equal or excel”. This name was ranked #40 on the US Popular Female Names in 2021.
As of 2010, records indicated that more than 13,500 girls in the USA had been named Emilia since 1880. The popularity has been increasing after the year 2000.