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Eemil

Quick answerEemil is the Finnish form of Emil, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which means "rival" or "striving" and comes from the Roman family name Aemilius.

Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#18
TrendNew ★
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#18

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Eemil

Eemil is the Finnish form of Emil, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which means "rival" or "striving" and comes from the Roman family name Aemilius.

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Etymology

Eemil is the Finnish form of Emil, derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which means "rival" or "striving" and comes from the Roman family name Aemilius. The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and has historical significance in Finland and other Nordic countries, with roots in Roman and Germanic traditions.

Eemil currently ranks #18 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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