Emila

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Pronounced eh-MEE-lah /ɛˈmi.lə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Emilia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival; emulating; striving; industrious'Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; emulating; industrious: Emila is a form of Emilia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEE-lah').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA form of Emilia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival; emulating; striving; industrious'

U.S. rank (2024)#7326 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emila is a form of Emilia — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival; emulating; striving; industrious' (the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-lah'; nickname Mila).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Emilia. Rare, rival-and-industrious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Emilia comes from Latin Aemilia, 'rival; emulating; striving; industrious' — Emila is a form, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-MEE-lah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Emilia — Latin etymology

Variations

EmiliaEmeliaEmiliya

Nicknames

Mila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emila mean?

Emila is a form of Emilia — Latin 'rival; emulating; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Emila?

It's said eh-MEE-lah /ɛˈmi.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emila a boy or girl name?

Emila is a girl's name.

How popular is Emila?

Emila is a rare name in the U.S.