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Aemilia

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Pronounced ah-MEE-lee-ah /əˈmiː.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Aemilia is the original Latin form of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, usually read as 'rival' or 'eager, striving.' It appears in Shakespeare and Roman history as a stately, classical spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: The classical spelling of Emilia: Aemilia is Latin for 'rival; eager, striving' (said 'ah-MEE-lee-ah'). Stately and vintage.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningAemilia is the original Latin form of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, usually read as 'rival' or 'eager, striving.' It appears in Shakespeare and Roman history as a stately, classical spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#12153 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aemilia is the Latin original of Emilia, feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, generally read as 'rival' or 'eager, striving.' It surfaces in Roman history and in Shakespeare, giving the modern Emilia and Amelia their root. A vintage, classical spelling (said 'ah-MEE-lee-ah').

In the U.S. the ae- spelling is rare; the streamlined Emilia and Amelia are far more common. Rare, classical, and elegant.

Did you know? Aemilia is the ancient Latin spelling behind Emilia and Amelia, from the Roman name Aemilius — a spelling Shakespeare gave a character in The Comedy of Errors, so it carries a scholarly, classical air (said 'ah-MEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Aemilia — Latin original of Emilia; Roman Aemilius

Variations

EmiliaAmeliaEmelia

Nicknames

EmmyMiaLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aemilia mean?

Aemilia is the Latin form of Emilia, usually read as 'rival' or 'eager, striving,' from the Roman family name Aemilius.

How do you pronounce Aemilia?

It's said ah-MEE-lee-ah /əˈmiː.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aemilia a boy or girl name?

Aemilia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aemilia?

Aemilia is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Emilia and Amelia are far more common.

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