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Emylia
Pronounced eh-MEE-lee-uh /ɛˈmiː.li.ɑː/Medium
Meaning: A variant spelling of Emilia, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -y adds a soft modern twist to the classic.Low
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History & Origin
Emylia is a variant spelling of Emilia, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' It reads as a romantic, elegant name, rare in the U.S. against the classic Emilia (said 'eh-MEE-lee-uh').
In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely. Rare, romantic, and elegant.
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What does the name Emylia mean?
Emylia is a spelling of Emilia, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.'
How do you pronounce Emylia?
It's said eh-MEE-lee-uh /ɛˈmiː.li.ɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Emylia a boy or girl name?
Emylia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Emylia?
This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Emilia and Amelia are more common.