♀ Name Emilie – rival
| Origin: | Latin, Roman |
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| Meaning: | of the Aemilius family, rival, eager |
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Emilie is a feminine given name with Latin and Roman roots. It is linked to the ancient Roman family name Aemilius and is commonly interpreted as “of the Aemilius family,” “rival,” or “eager.”
Where does the name Emilie come from?
Emilie is considered a feminine form of the masculine name Emil, which is derived from the Latin surname Aemilius, one of the most influential patrician families in the Roman Empire.
What does the name Emilie mean?
The original form of Emilie is “Aemilia.” Emilie therefore means “of the Aemilius family” and “rival” or “eager.”
Word composition
- Latin “aemulus” = rivaling
- Latin “Aemilia” = the family of the Aemilians
Pronunciation of Emilie
Variants
Emily Emmilie Èmilie Émilie ÉmilyParents who like the name Emilie also like
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Emilie is currently ranked #134 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Emilie in the Top 50 names
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
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| 🇦🇹 Austria | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇷 France | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 USA | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
Last updated: 3/30/2026
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