Emilia
Meaning of Emilia
The name Emilia is a timeless and elegant choice for baby girls, with roots in Latin origin meaning "rival" or "industrious." Pronounced as eh-MEE-lee-ah in both Italian and Spanish, and as eh-MEEL-yuh in English, this name has a melodic charm that transcends cultures. Emilia is often associated with grace and strength, qualities reflected in its steady rise in popularity over the years. In the United States, it has seen a significant increase in use, climbing from rank 1066 in 1989 to consistently being within the top 50 since 2018. Variations of the name include Amelia, another classic favorite. Emilia's rich history and widespread appeal make it a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name that is both traditional and contemporary.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as eh-MEE-lee-ah (/e'mi:lia/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-MEE-lee-ah (/e'milja/)
American English
- Pronunced as eh-MEEL-yuh (/əˈmiljə/)
British English
- Pronunced as eh-MEEL-yuh (/ɪˈmiːlɪə/)
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Notable People Named Emilia
| Emilia Clarke - Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke is a British actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones and for her appearances in Star Wars, Me Before You, and Last Christmas. |
| Emilia Lanier, also known as Aemilia Bassano, was an English poet and the first professional female poet in England, known for her work "Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum" and linked to Shakespeare's "Dark Lady". |
| Emilia Plater - Countess Emilia Broel-Plater was a Polish–Lithuanian noblewoman and revolutionary who fought in the November Uprising of 1830–1831 against the Russian Empire, ultimately dying while vowing to continue the fight. |
| Emilia Jones - Emilia Annis I. Jones is an English actress known for her lead role in the film CODA and her portrayal of Kinsey Locke in the Netflix series Locke & Key. |
| Emilia Fox - Emilia Rose Elizabeth Fox is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Pianist, The Soul Keeper, and Dorian Gray. |
| Emilia Telese is an Italian artist known for her diverse practice in performance, visual, and interactive art, as well as her involvement in international exhibitions and lectures. |
| Emilia Elisabeth Brodin is a Swedish footballer known for her midfield play with teams like Djurgårdens IF and the Sweden women's national football team. |
| Emilia Errera (1866–1901) was an Italian teacher and writer known for her historical and literary essays, particularly on Charles Dickens. |
| Emilia McCarthy is a Canadian actress known for her roles in Max & Shred, Hemlock Grove, and the Disney Channel Original Movies Zapped and Zombies. |
| Emilia Bicchieri, OP was an Italian Roman Catholic professed religious known for constructing a Dominican convent in Vercelli and serving as prioress. |
| Emilia Dilke - Emilia Francis Strong, also known as Lady Dilke, was a prominent British author, art historian, feminist, and trade unionist. |
| Emilia Franziska Müller is a German chemical technician and politician, known for her extensive career in the Christian Social Union of Bavaria and her various public positions since 1990. |
| Emilia Guiú Estivella was a Spanish-Mexican actress known for her roles in over 60 Mexican films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, often portraying villainous and "femme fatale" characters. |
| Emilia Dragieva is a Bulgarian former track and field athlete known for specializing in the high jump, with a personal best of 2.00 m and a bronze medal at the 1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships. |
| Emilia Wickstead is a renowned New Zealand fashion designer based in London, England, known for winning the Red Carpet Designer of the Year Award at the Elle Style Awards and for dressing high-profile clients such as Samantha Cameron and the Princess of Wales. |
