Rival; industrious or hardworking
Derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, it shares roots with the Latin word 'aemulus'. While it means rival, it is often associated with diligence and ambition. It is a softer, more romantic alternative to the popular Emma or Emily.
About 4,677 girls were named Emilia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British actress known for Game of Thrones
Prolific 19th-century Spanish novelist
Iago's wife and Desdemona's companion · Othello by William Shakespeare
Protagonist of the eponymous German Enlightenment drama · Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
The same feel as Emilia — far less common.
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