Emilia name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Emilia
Story and style
Emilia is a historic and traditional name for girls. It is usually linked with work, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. The name moved through older European forms before becoming familiar in English.
As a baby name, Emilia feels established and familiar without sounding too formal. Related forms include Amalia, Emilia, Amelie. Nickname options include Mia, Millie, Amy.
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Background notes
Meaning
Emilia is commonly used as a variant for Amelia. Amelia is usually linked with Work.
Origin
Emilia is used as a variant of Amelia. Emilia is commonly traced to Germanic name from the Amal element. It is associated with Germanic roots. It is connected with the root name Amalia.
Names with this background often travelled through several languages before settling into modern English forms, which gives Emilia a sense of history without making it feel dated.
History and background
Emilia has a long European naming history, with older forms moving through medieval languages before becoming familiar in English.
What style of name is Emilia?
Emilia has a historic, established feel without sounding overly formal. It sits naturally beside names like Eleanor, Emily, Alice and Daisy: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Common nickname options include Mia, Millie, Amy.
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Emilia ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Emilia has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 63rd in 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 63rd |
| 2024 | 48th |
| 2023 | 39th |
| 2022 | 54th |
| 2021 | 43rd |
| 2020 | 48th |
| 2019 | 45th |
| 2018 | 37th |
| 2017 | 47th |
| 2016 | 50th |
| 2015 | 71st |
| 2014 | 93rd |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |