Meaning: Rival, through Aemilius
The story
Emilia is a feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, linked with Latin aemulus, rival. Shakespeare used it for a character in Othello; striving is a modern interpretation rather than a second root.
Nicknames
- Emmy
- Millie
- Mila
- Em
Spellings & variants
Popularity
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Emilia comes from Latin and Italian.
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