Rival, laborious, or eager
Emiliya is a Slavic and Bulgarian variation of the Latin name Aemilia. It shares the same roots as the more common Emily and Amelia, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which suggests a sense of industriousness or competition.
Less common today
Emiliya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,564 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Russian world champion handball player
Bulgarian figure skater
