| Meaning | rival, eager |
| Origin | English, Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Emilia |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | E-mi-li-a |
About Emilia
There's something undeniably refined about this name, a timeless quality that has graced countless generations while never feeling outdated. It belongs to the category of names that literary heroines and real-world leaders have worn with equal grace. The four syllables provide a substantial feel, giving the name gravity and presence, while the vowel-heavy composition keeps it soft and feminine. It works beautifully across numerous languages and cultures, rarely requiring explanation or spelling clarification. This accessibility combined with its elegant sound makes it a practical choice for families who value both beauty and functionality. The name has experienced steady popularity without ever becoming oversaturated, meaning it feels familiar without being common. For parents seeking a name with established history and proven staying power, few options rival its combination of sophistication and warmth.
Nicknames for Emilia
| Em |
| Emmy |
| Mili |
| Lia |
Famous People Named Emilia
| Emilia Clarke | British actress known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in "Game of Thrones" |
| Emilia Fox | British actress known for her roles in "Silent Witness" and "Merlin" |
| Emilia Pardo Bazán | Spanish author and feminist activist |
| Emilia Eberle | Romanian gymnast and Olympic gold medalist |
| Emilia Fahlin | Swedish professional road cyclist |
| Emilia-Romagna Tattile | Italian sculptor known for her intricate tactile art |
| Emilia Appelqvist | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Emilia Rydberg | Swedish singer and television personality |
| Emilia Sottano | Argentine actress known for her roles in telenovelas |
| Emilia Tsoulfa | Greek javelin thrower and Olympic bronze medalist |
| Emilia Broomé | Swedish human rights activist and politician |
| Emilia Monjowa Lifaka | Cameroonian politician and lawyer |
| Emilia Grzesiek | Polish video game streamer and content creator - known as Emiru |
| Emilia Kabakov | Russian-American artist known for her conceptual art installations |
| Emilia Attias | Argentine actress and model |
| Emilia Lindberg | Swedish weightlifter and European Champion |
| Emilia Jardine-Paterson | British interior designer and close friend of the Duchess of Cambridge |
| Emilia Pikkarainen | Finnish swimmer and Olympian |
Characters Named Emilia
| Emilia Ricci | Character in the TV show "Scream - The TV Series" |
| Emilia Greenleaf | Character in the TV show "The Affair" |
| Emilia Urquiza | Character in the Netflix series "Ingobernable" |
| Emilia Conan Doyle | Character in the TV series "Murdoch Mysteries" |
| Emilia Bryant | Character in the movie "A Cinderella Story - If the Shoe Fits" |
| Emilia Houghton | Character in the TV series "Digimon Adventure tri" |
| Emilia Barrett | Character in the movie "The Good Liar" |
| Emilia Duran | Character in the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Emilia "Em" Vicente | Character in the movie "Gone" |
| Emilia Fuentes | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Emilia Green | Character in the movie "Tom and Jerry - The Magic Ring" |
| Emilia Clark | Character in the TV series "The Good Fight" |
| Emilia Ricoletti | Character in the TV show "Sherlock" |
| Emilia Rothschild | Character in the anime "Kuroshitsuji - Book of Circus" |
| Emilia Coyne | Character in the TV series "Little Fires Everywhere" |