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Emiliya

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

Meaning: A form/spelling of Emilia — from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; emulating; eager; industrious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rival; industrious: Emiliya is a form of Emilia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form/spelling of Emilia — from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; emulating; eager; industrious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8572 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 139

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102024

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

Emiliya is a form/spelling of Emilia — from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; emulating; eager; industrious' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Bulgarian families. Rare in this form, rival-and-industrious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Emilia comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; eager; industrious' — Emiliya is a Slavic form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-MEE-lee-yah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Emilia — routes layered

Variations

EmiliaEmilianaEmilija

Nicknames

EmiMila

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Emiliana— a fellow Emili- girls' name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emiliya mean?

Emiliya is a form of Emilia — Latin, variously 'rival; eager; industrious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emiliya?

It's said eh-MEE-lee-yah /ɛˈmi.li.jɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emiliya a boy or girl name?

Emiliya is a girl's name.

How popular is Emiliya?

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

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