Emilio
Emilio is a boys' name of Spanish origin meaning “rival, industrious, striving.” It ranked #154 in the United States in 2025. The Spanish and Italian form of Aemilius, the Roman family name.
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how do you pronounce Emilio?
eh-MEE-lee-oh
where does the name Emilio come from?
From the Roman family name Aemilius, probably meaning rival, though an Etruscan origin has also been proposed. Emil and the French Émile come from the same Latin root.
It is widely used across Latin America and Southern Europe.
how popular is this name?
Emilio has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 132 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 12. It peaked at #151 in 2024, and ranked #154 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #154 |
| 2024 | #151 |
| 2023 | #181 |
| 2022 | #198 |
| 2021 | #219 |
| 2020 | #229 |
| 2019 | #240 |
| 2018 | #248 |
| 2017 | #261 |
| 2016 | #273 |
| 2010 | #308 |
| 2000 | #347 |
| 1990 | #436 |
| 1980 | #613 |
| 1970 | #612 |
| 1960 | #644 |
| 1950 | #612 |
| 1940 | #622 |
| 1930 | #445 |
| 1920 | #551 |
| 1910 | #634 |
| 1900 | #649 |
| 1882 | #837 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Emilio fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Emilio?
- Emilio Estevez
- Emilio Pucci
- Emilio Aguinaldo
the history of Emilio
The name is common across Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
what are the nicknames and variants of Emilio?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Emilio?
what names go well with Emilio?
Sibling names that share Emilio's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Emilio
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio means “rival, industrious, striving”.
What is the origin of the name Emilio?
Emilio comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Emil, Émile and Emiliano.
How popular is the name Emilio?
Emilio ranked #154 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #151, and it has spent 132 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Emilio a boy or girl name?
Emilio is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Emilio?
Emilio is pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh, with 4 syllables.
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