Names Starting With E
GirlLatin#12 in 2025
Emilia
Emilia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “rival, industrious, striving.” It ranked #12 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
eh-MEE-lee-ah
meaning & origin
The name Emilia means “rival, industrious, striving.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
The feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly from the Latin aemulus meaning rival. It is borne by Shakespeare's characters and the actress Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones fame.
popularity over time
#212020
#182021
#152022
#132023
#122024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #12 |
| 2023 | #13 |
| 2022 | #15 |
| 2021 | #18 |
| 2020 | #21 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Emilia
- Emilia Clarke
- Emilia Fox
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