Girl · #45 in 2026

Emilia

Name: Popularity of the name Emilia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Emilia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Emilia is a feminine Italian given name of Latin origin. The name is popular all over Europe and the Americas. The corresponding masculine name is Emilio. Emily is the English form of the Italian name.

Italian
Spanish
Romanian
Finnish

Current Rank

#45

Peak Rank

#40 (2021)

Total Babies

74K

5-Yr Trend

+5%

1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#40

Peak Rank

74K

Total Count

147

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Emilia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

Italian
Spanish
Romanian
Finnish
Polish
German
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
English
Greek
Bulgarian
Portuguese
Slovak
Hungarian
Icelandic

Etymology

The name is derived from Aemilia , the feminine form of the Latin nomen Aemilius . It is likely derived from the same root as the Latin word aemulus , which means to rival, excel, or emulate, but this may be a folk etymology . Although similar Germanic names like Amalia may appear to be related to Emilia, Emily and Aemilia, they in fact have a different origin. In Greek, it is often written in the form "Αιμιλία" cognate to the Balkan Mountains of Haemus "Αίμος" and the ancient and modern greek word for blood "Αίμα".

The Story of Emilia

American parents first put Emilia on the record books as a baby girl name in 1880, with 9 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 4,851 Emilias were born — ranking #40 that year. About 45% of every Emilia on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Emilia ranks #45 for baby girls with 4,595 births, gradually rising (+5%). All told, over 74K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1880s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Variants & Related Forms of Emilia

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Emilia. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Emilia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emilia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emilia

What does the name Emilia mean?

What is the origin of the name Emilia?

Emilia has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Finnish, Polish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Greek, Bulgarian, Portuguese, Slovak, Hungarian, Icelandic.

How popular is Emilia in 2026?

In 2026, Emilia ranks #45 among girls' names in the U.S., with 4,595 babies given the name that year.

When was Emilia most popular?

Emilia reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #40 that year with 4,851 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Emilia most popular?

Emilia has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Illinois, Connecticut. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emilia.

Is Emilia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emilia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Emilia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emilia include Claire, Alicia, Misty. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Emilia?

Common variants and related forms of Emilia include Aimilia, Amilia, Em, Emelie, Emilie, Emiliya. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Emilia

Emilia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 74K births in the dataset. Emilia's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #40. Use the chart and map above to compare Emilia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.