Emiliana

Meaning rival, eager
Origin Latin, Roman
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 8
Syllables 5
Syllabification E-mi-li-a-na

About Emiliana

Emiliana flows like silk across the senses, a luxurious five-syllable journey that embodies classical European elegance with timeless grace. This elongated variation brings additional sophistication to an already beloved name family, offering parents who desire something more elaborate than Emily yet less common than Emilia. The name's length provides a formal grandeur perfect for official documents and special occasions, while naturally lending itself to affectionate shortenings like Emmy, Lily, or Ana for everyday use. Its Romance language roots give Emiliana a cosmopolitan air that transcends borders, making it equally comfortable in Madrid, Milan, or Manhattan. The rhythmic alternation between vowels and consonants creates a musical quality that makes the name pleasant to speak and hear repeatedly—an important consideration given how often parents say their children's names. Emiliana suits a wide range of personalities and life paths, never pigeonholing its bearer into specific expectations. The name carries an inherent dignity that grows with its owner, remaining appropriate from childhood through accomplished adulthood while maintaining warmth and approachability throughout.

Variations of Name Emiliana

Emilia
Emily
Emmeline
Emilie
Amelie
Mila

Nicknames for Emiliana

Emmy
Emi
Liana
Millie
Ana
Emiliana

Famous People Named Emiliana

Emiliana ArayaCosta Rican Olympic swimmer
Emiliana BerneriItalian anarchist and feminist
Emiliana de ZubeldíaArgentine composer
Emiliana R. Simon-ThomasNeuroscientist and Science Director at the Greater Good Science Center
Emiliana TorriniIcelandic singer-songwriter
Emiliana VegasVenezuelan economist
Emiliana YaradAustralian artist and filmmaker

Characters Named Emiliana

Emiliana de la RosaProtagonist of the novel "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Emiliana SakuragiCharacter in the manga and anime series "Love Lab"
Emiliana DarlingCharacter in the novel "The School for Good and Evil" by Soman Chainani
Emiliana VanceCharacter in the video game "The Legend of Heroes - Trails of Cold Steel"
Emiliana PerfettiCharacter in the film "Cinema Paradiso" directed by Giuseppe Tornatore

Other Popular Names Beginning with E

Evelina
Etta
Emory
Emmeline
Ezra
Elodie
Esmae
Emerson
Emberly
Emma