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Emilija

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Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-yah /ɛˈmi.li.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Lithuanian/Slavic form of Emilia — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious'Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; eager; industrious: Emilija is the Lithuanian Emilia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah').
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Origin LowLithuanian, Latin
MeaningA Lithuanian/Slavic form of Emilia — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious'
U.S. rank (2025)#15605 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319892025

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

Emilija is a Lithuanian/Slavic form of Emilia — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Lithuanian and Balkan families. Rare, eager-and-industrious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Emilija is a Lithuanian/Slavic form of Emilia — Latin 'a rival; eager; industrious' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah', the j a soft 'y').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Emilija — Lithuanian form of Emilia

Variations

EmiliaEmiliyaEmilja

Nicknames

Emi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emilija mean?

Emilija is a Lithuanian/Slavic form of Emilia — Latin 'a rival; eager; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Emilija?

It's said eh-MEE-lee-yah /mi.li.j/ — four syllables, the j a soft 'y'.

Is Emilija a boy or girl name?

Emilija is a girl's name.

How popular is Emilija?

Emilija is a very rare name in the U.S.

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