Emilia vs Emilie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilia

Girl #43 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Rival; to emulate; eager"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Swedish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
4,634
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emi, Mia, Milly

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Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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Popularity Comparison

Emilia Rank #43
Emilie Rank #1,386

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilia ___

  • Emilia Rose
  • Emilia Grace
  • Emilia Jane
  • Emilia Claire
  • Emilia Kate
  • Emilia Violet

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilia or Emilie more popular?

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilia and Emilie mean?

Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Emilia and Emilie boy or girl names?

Emilia is primarily a girl name. Emilie is primarily a girl name.

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