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Emillia

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Pronounced eh-MEEL-yah /ɛˈmil.jɑ/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: Rival; industrious: Emillia spells Emilia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEEL-yah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Emilia — from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; emulating; eager; industrious'
U.S. rank (2025)#6390 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919972025

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

Emillia is a spelling of Emilia — from the Roman family name Aemilius, variously 'rival; emulating; eager; industrious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEEL-yah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Emilia. 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' — Emillia is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-MEEL-yah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emilia — Latin etymology

Variations

EmiliaAmeliaEmiliana

Nicknames

EmiMila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emillia mean?

Emillia spells Emilia — Latin, variously 'rival; eager; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Emillia?

It's said eh-MEEL-yah /ɛˈmil.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emillia a boy or girl name?

Emillia is a girl's name.

How popular is Emillia?

Emillia is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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