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Emiliana

Quick answerThe name Emiliana means "rival" or "eager," derived from the Latin family name *Aemilius*, which is rooted in the Latin word *aemulus*.

Latin · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#789
TrendStable
Peak year2025
Syllables4
OriginLatin
LanguageItalian
CultureItalian, Spanish, Portuguese
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholic)
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#490

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

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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