Emilia
Emilia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rival, striving, or industrious.
Origin and history
Emilia is a feminine given name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman family name Aemilius. It shares etymological roots with Emily and Amelia, though it has maintained a distinct identity across European cultures. In the United States, the name has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity during the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
69,076 babies in the United States have been named Emilia since 1880. It ranks #480 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #43.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 133 |
| 1890-1900 | 238 |
| 1900-1910 | 376 |
| 1910-1920 | 895 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,212 |
| 1930-1940 | 798 |
| 1940-1950 | 691 |
| 1950-1960 | 686 |
| 1960-1970 | 718 |
| 1970-1980 | 726 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,360 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,209 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,348 |
| 2010-2019 | 24,348 |
| 2020-2029 | 28,338 |
Famous people named Emilia
- Emilia Clarke: Actress
- Emilia Fox: Actress
- Emilia Pardo Bazán: Author, Scholar
Nicknames
Emi, Emmy, Millie, Mia
Fun facts
- Emilia is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, serving as Iago's wife and Desdemona's loyal companion.
- Although a classic name, more than a third of all U.S. births recorded with the name Emilia since 1880 have occurred after 2020.