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Amilio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MEE-lee-oh /ɑˈmi.li.oʊ/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'Medium

In 30 seconds: Emilio with an A-bright opening: Amilio carries the old Roman 'rival, eager' meaning in a fresh spelling. Warm, melodic, and Mediterranean at heart.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningVariant spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'
U.S. rank (2025)#3760 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419892025

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

Amilio is a variant spelling of Emilio — from the Roman family name Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'. Emilio is a warm classic across Spanish and Italian naming; the A- spelling adds individuality while keeping the melodic flow.

It registers thinly as a spelling variant. Rival-eager at the root, warm, and Mediterranean.

Did you know? The root of Amilio, Latin Aemilius, was one of ancient Rome's great patrician family names — and gives us 'Emily' and 'Emily's' whole family too.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Emilio — root etymology

Variations

EmilioEmilianoAmelio

Nicknames

MiloEmi

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If you like Amilio…

Emilio— the standard spelling of the same name
Emiliano— the elaborated sister form
Camilo— a fellow warm -ilo name
Danilo— the companion melodic classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amilio mean?

Amilio is a spelling of Emilio, from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, eager'.

How do you pronounce Amilio?

It's said ah-MEE-lee-oh /ɑˈmi.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amilio a boy or girl name?

Amilio is a boy's name.

How popular is Amilio?

Amilio is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Emilio is more common.

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