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Emilia
Meaning: from the Roman family name Aemilius (possibly 'rival') · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The Latin feminine of Aemilius. Shakespeare gave it to Desdemona's companion in Othello.
Famous people named Emilia
- Emilia Clarke (actor)
Nicknames
Millie, Emmy, Mia
Variants & related names
Emily, Émilie, Amelia
Emilia name art
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FAQ
What does the name Emilia mean?
Emilia means “from the Roman family name Aemilius (possibly 'rival')”. It comes from Latin.
Is Emilia a popular name?
Yes — Emilia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Emilia?
Millie, Emmy, Mia.
What are other forms of Emilia?
Emily, Émilie, Amelia.
Similar names
Octavia · Sage · Valerie · Celeste · Felicity · Alba
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.