Fun Facts About the Name Emilija
- 294 babies named Emilija: U.S. records list 294 babies given the name Emilija from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Emilija Mean?
Emilija is a feminine name meaning 'rival,' from the Latin name Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius. The Roman family name is usually connected with Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'striving to equal'; the exact origin of the family name is not fully certain. The usual gloss 'rival' renders that literal sense rather than describing the character of people who bear the name.
Emilija is a variant of Emilia, not a separate root name. The -j- spelling belongs to languages such as Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Lithuanian, where j represents the consonant y. English Emily and Emilia are related forms, but Emilija is not an English development.
Emilija Name History & Origins
Aemilia was the feminine form of Aemilius, the name of a prominent Roman patrician family, the Aemilii. The Latin name became Emilia in Italian and gave rise to related forms in other European languages. The spelling Emilija is an adaptation of that name in South Slavic and Baltic orthographies, where j writes the y sound.
In Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Lithuanian, Emilija is the local feminine form corresponding to Emilia. Its development is therefore a matter of spelling and language adaptation rather than a separate ancient origin. The name's Roman root is shared with Emily, but the -j- form is not an English spelling.
How Popular is the Name Emilija?
Emilija has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2023. Its best rank was #6,741 in 2023.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,605 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #9,080 | 11 | 0.0007% |
| 2023 | #6,741 | 17 | 0.0011% |
| 2022 | #9,234 | 11 | 0.0007% |
| 2021 | #9,779 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2020 | #7,669 | 14 | 0.0009% |
| 2019 | #8,743 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2018 | #7,196 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2017 | #9,511 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2016 | #8,540 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2015 | #9,682 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2014 | #12,264 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2013 | #9,195 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2012 | #8,339 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2011 | #10,625 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 2010 | #11,553 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2009 | #10,921 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2008 | #12,959 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2007 | #8,216 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2006 | #10,830 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2005 | #10,365 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2004 | #14,702 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2003 | #10,703 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2002 | #11,442 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2001 | #14,066 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2000 | #12,189 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1999 | #9,747 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 1998 | #11,502 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1989 | #12,985 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Emilija Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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