Girl
Latin
4 syllables
Emilia
eh-MEE-lee-ah
/ɪˈmiːliə/
"Striving and radiant" — a name Shakespeare loved and the world is rediscovering
Emilia is the Latin original from which Emily evolved — a fuller, more musical form that has staged a remarkable comeback. From the Roman family name Aemilius, it was used by Shakespeare in Othello and The Winter's Tale. But it was Emilia Clarke's portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones that truly propelled the name into the modern top 40. Four syllables that feel both classical and contemporary, serious and warm.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesE - mi - li - a
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordAemilius
MeaningRival, industrious, striving
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2021
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayApril 19
Nicknames
EmEmmyMiaLiaMillie
About the Name Emilia
Emilia comes from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name most likely meaning 'rival' or 'industrious.' It shares its root with Emily and Amelia.
Emilia is the original Latin form (four syllables), while Emily is the English simplification (three syllables). Emilia has a more elaborate, musical quality.
Emilia has surged into the US top 40, driven significantly by Game of Thrones and the broader appeal of four-syllable Latin names.
Emilia Rose, Emilia Grace, Emilia Jane, Emilia Claire, and Emilia Sofia are all beautiful combinations.
Emmy and Em are the most common. Mia is popular. Millie is also used. Lia is a natural short form.
Yes — Shakespeare used Emilia in at least two plays. The most notable is Emilia in Othello, who delivers the play's moral judgement in its final act.
Personality of Emilia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Emilia
Creativity
82%
Elegance
90%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
86%
Strength
72%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Emilia
E
Emilia Clarke
British actress who played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones — one of the most watched characters in television history
E
Emilia in Othello
Iago's wife and Desdemona's attendant — one of Shakespeare's most morally complex supporting characters
E
Emilia Romagna
One of Italy's most celebrated regions, famous for Parma ham, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Ferrari cars
Middle Names for Emilia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Emilia
Emilia Rose
Emilia Grace
Emilia Jane
Emilia Claire
Emilia Marie
Emilia Jade
Emilia Elise
Emilia Pearl
Emilia Iris
Emilia Wren
Emilia Sofia
Emilia Victoria
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Emilia
Ancient Rome
The Aemilii are one of Rome's most distinguished families; Aemilia is a common name among Roman noblewomen
1603
Shakespeare's Othello features Emilia as one of the play's most morally sharp characters
2011
Game of Thrones premieres with Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen
2021
Emilia reaches the US top 40, its highest ranking ever
Numerology & Symbolism of Emilia
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Warm Rose
💎
Lucky Stone
Pink Sapphire
🌸
Lucky Flower
Pink Peony
Emilia Around the World
How Emilia is written in different languages and scripts
إيميليا
Arabic
エミリア
Japanese
Эмилия
Russian
에밀리아
Korean
艾米利亚
Chinese
Εμίλια
Greek
एमिलिया
Hindi
אמיליה
Hebrew
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