Emilia

Rank 44th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Emilia was 44th most popular baby name for girls and 118th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,673 babies were named Emilia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 719 babies in the United States were named Emilia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Emilia is around 8 to 12 years old.

The name "Emilia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Emilia include Em, Emmy and Mia.

Emilia Meaning & Origin

Emilia is a feminine name of Spanish, Italian, and Latin origin, often associated with attributes such as amiable, industrious, and competitor, and it ultimately means "rival" or "trying to equal or excel."

The name Emilia is described as charming, artistic and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Emilia is pronounced eh-meh-lee-ah in English. The name Emilia has 6 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Emilia

  • Emilia is a name shared by a notable character in Shakespeare's play, "Othello". The character Emilia is portrayed as the wife of the villain, Iago, and is instrumental in the narrative's progression.

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Geography

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