Emiliana
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Emiliana
The name Emiliana means "rival" or "eager," derived from the Latin family name *Aemilius*, which is rooted in the Latin word *aemulus*.
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Etymology
The name Emiliana means "rival" or "eager," derived from the Latin family name *Aemilius*, which is rooted in the Latin word *aemulus*. It is used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Roman Catholic contexts, and has historical ties to early Christian saints, such as Saint Emiliana, a 6th-century Roman virgin.
Emiliana currently ranks #789 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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