US Popularity:119
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Rival, imitate
Emilia is a girl’s name with Latin origins. A variant of Emily or its Latin root Aemilius, Emilia means "rival" or "imitate," fitting endearments for a tiny tot who can't be compared to anyone! From the way they express themselves to the things they like to do, sweet Emilia's authentic personality will always shine through. If you're a keen reader of William Shakespeare's work, you may recognize Emilia from the five-act tragedy, Othello. While British actress Emilia Clarke is one of the most famous Emilias globally, your Emilia will hold that title amongst their friends and loved ones! This moniker has many fans in The Bump community, including user othello888, who says, "Even my husband's friends love this name, and I think that says a lot. We don't use any nickname because we love the sound of Emilia in full." If you do decide to give your tiny tot a nickname, Em, Emmy, and Millie are wonderful options.

Common Nicknames for Emilia

What’s not to like about the name Emilia? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Emilia

How Popular Is The Name Emilia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Emilia is currently #178 on The Bump
Girl:Emilia is currently #129 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Emilia is currently #119 in U.S. births
Girl:Emilia is currently #45 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#45
in 2025
- 2
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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