Emilia (given name)

Emilia is a feminine given name of Romanic origin. The name is found all over Europe and the Americas. The corresponding masculine name is Emilio . Emilia is referenced as the Italian form of the English name, Emily.

Emilia
Pronunciation/ɛˈmliə/
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameLatin
MeaningStrength
Other names
Nickname(s)Emi, Emmy, Mia, Mily, Mila, Lia, Milia.
Related namesEmily, Emilie, Emma, Em, Emmy.
See also Amelia, Amélie

Etymology

Emilia is a feminine given name derived from Aemilia, the feminine form of the Latin nomen Aemilius. The name is likely derived from the same root as the Latin word aemulus, which means to rival, excel, or emulate,[1] but this may be a folk etymology.

Although similar Germanic names like Amalia may appear to be related to Emilia, Emily and Aemilia, they in fact have a different origin. In Greek, it is often written in the form "Αιμιλία" cognate to the Balkan Mountains of Haemus "Αίμος" and the ancient and modern greek word for blood "Αίμα".

Popularity

As of 2010, records indicate that more than 13,500 girls in the United States have been named Emilia since 1880, with numbers increasing markedly from the year 2000.[2]

People with this name

Fictional characters

Variant forms

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References

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