| Meaning | eager, striving |
| Origin | Italian, Latin, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Syllabification | Em-il-i-a-no |
About Emiliano
Emiliano dances off the tongue with a romantic, lyrical quality that captures the musicality of Romance languages while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts. This name brings warmth and passion, evoking Mediterranean sunshine and rich cultural traditions. Emiliano offers remarkable versatility—it sounds equally appropriate for an artist, athlete, scholar, or businessman, never pigeonholing your son into any particular stereotype. The name carries sophistication without pretension, feeling worldly and cultured while remaining grounded and approachable. Nickname options abound, from the friendly "Emil" to the energetic "Milo" or the international "Emilio," allowing your son flexibility in how he presents himself. Emiliano works beautifully in bilingual families, bridging Spanish and English seamlessly. The flowing syllables create a melodic rhythm that makes the name pleasant to say repeatedly, which matters more than parents might initially realize. For families seeking a name that honors Hispanic heritage while working perfectly in diverse environments, Emiliano represents an ideal choice that sounds both distinctive and familiar.
Nicknames for Emiliano
| Emil |
| Mili |
| Emi |
| Lio |
Famous People Named Emiliano
| Emiliano Zapata | Mexican revolutionary leader |
| Emiliano Sala | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Grillo | Argentine professional golfer |
| Emiliano Mondonico | Italian football player and coach |
| Emiliano Martínez | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Buendía | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Rigoni | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Viviano | Italian professional footballer |
| Emiliano Albín | Uruguayan professional footballer |
| Emiliano Alfaro | Uruguayan professional footballer |
| Emiliano Tade | Argentine-born New Zealand professional footballer |
| Emiliano Moretti | Italian professional footballer |
| Emiliano Bonazzoli | Italian professional footballer |
| Emiliano Gómez | Uruguayan professional footballer |
| Emiliano Insúa | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Vecchio | Argentine professional footballer |
| Emiliano Díaz | Argentine football coach |
| Emiliano Papinutto | Italian rower |
Characters Named Emiliano
| Emiliano D'Antonio | Character from the book "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo |
| Emiliano Santoro | Character from the TV series "Elite" |
| Emiliano Suarez | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Emiliano Machado | Character from the TV series "Monk" |
| Emiliano Santiago | Character from the film "Underdogs" |
| Emiliano Bonaventura | Character from the TV series "White Collar" |
| Emiliano Ruiz | Character from the film "Papa Hemingway in Cuba" |
| Emiliano Sánchez | Character from the TV series "Los Serrano" |
| Emiliano Gutiérrez | Character from the TV series "Pecadora" |
| Emiliano Rengifo | Character from the film "Kamchatka" |
| Emiliano Zanetti | Character from the TV series "Los Exitosos Pells" |
| Emiliano Martínez | Character from the TV series "La Reina del Sur" |
| Emiliano Ríos | Character from the TV series "Punto de giro" |
| Emiliano Vargas | Character from the TV series "Fidel" |
| Emiliano Quintana | Character from the film "Who Killed Bambi?" |
| Emiliano Rodríguez | Character from the TV series "La Rosa de Guadalupe" |
| Emiliano Zanelli | Character from the film "The Widow of Montiel" |
| Emiliano Zamora | Character from the TV series "Salomé" |
| Emiliano Mendoza | Character from the TV series "Al Diablo con los Guapos" |
| Emiliano Salazar | Character from the TV series "Devious Maids" |