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Emiliah

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Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-ah /ɛˈmiː.li.ə/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.' Classic and warm.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Emilia: Emiliah means 'rival; eager; industrious' (said 'eh-MEE-lee-ah'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA variant spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.' Classic and warm.
U.S. rank (2025)#12284 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920092025

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

Emiliah is a variant of Emilia, feminine of the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; eager; industrious.' A timeless meaning in a soft modern spelling — rare next to the popular Emilia (said 'eh-MEE-lee-ah').

It appears rarely, beside the top-ranked Emilia/Amelia. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Emiliah respells Emilia, from the Roman Aemilius — 'rival; eager; industrious' — keeping the classic's warmth with a gentle -h finish (said 'eh-MEE-lee-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Emiliah — Emilia variant; Aemilius

Variations

EmiliaAmeliaEmiliana

Nicknames

EmmyMia

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Emilia— the standard spelling
Amelia— a like classic cousin
Emiliana— an extended form
Amalia— a like warm -lia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emiliah mean?

Emiliah is a form of Emilia, from the Roman Aemilius, meaning 'rival; eager; industrious.'

How do you pronounce Emiliah?

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

Is Emiliah a boy or girl name?

Emiliah is a girl's name.

How popular is Emiliah?

Emiliah is a rare spelling in the U.S., beside the popular Emilia.

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