Emilia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Emilia has its origins in Latin, meaning 'rival'. It evolved from the Latin Aemilia and has various forms in different languages. Emilia is often associated with traits of elegance and sophistication. It does not have a biblical background, but it has gained popularity since the Renaissance and continues to be a favored name today.
The name Emilia is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Emilia has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Emilia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13133rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 645th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 817th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1226th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1408th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1031st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 468th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 67th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emilia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emilia"
Pronunciation
/ɛˈmiːliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Emilia derives from the Latin name Aemilia, which is derived from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'to strive'.
Meaning
rival
Language Evolution
Aemilia (Latin), Emilia (Italian, Spanish), Emilie (French), Amelia (English)
Historical Usage
The name Emilia gained popularity during the Renaissance period in Europe and has remained a favored name in various cultures ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Emilie, Amelia, Emmy, Milia
Modern Popularity & Image
Emilia is currently considered a stylish and elegant name, often associated with grace and sophistication.
Famous People
Emilia Clarke, an English actress known for her role in 'Game of Thrones'., Emilia Fox, an English actress known for her work in television and film.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emilia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emilia"
"Emilia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13133rd of 23106 | 40 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 645th of 9107 | 2,227 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 817th of 9204 | 1,403 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1226th of 12526 | 1,350 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1408th of 19264 | 1,199 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1031st of 27321 | 2,675 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 468th of 35406 | 10,237 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 67th of 30306 | 44,867 |
Regional Popularity of "Emilia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Emilia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
57.56% 815th/1416 |
27.27% 376th/1379 |
30.18% 714th/2366 |
32.05% 366th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
39.65% 617th/1556 |
28.30% 666th/2353 |
31.48% 487th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
93.71% 2087th/2227 |
34.57% 840th/2430 |
34.24% 977th/2853 |
35.86% 995th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
63.84% 1875th/2937 |
33.85% 1179th/3483 |
39.20% 1379th/3518 |
23.10% 934th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.46% 1233rd/3685 |
18.37% 822nd/4475 |
24.47% 1271st/5194 |
12.81% 809th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.69% 444th/4582 |
6.70% 346th/5164 |
9.03% 660th/7313 |
5.72% 427th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.91% 76th/3984 |
1.05% 47th/4487 |
1.17% 80th/6822 |
0.94% 59th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emilia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emilia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.