Emīlija

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Emīlija means "rival" or "emulating," reflecting characteristics of ambition, competition, and determination.
Popularity
Emīlija is currently one of the most popular names for girls in Latvia, ranking as the 6th most popular name in 2020. While it is popular in Latvia, it is not as commonly used in other countries around the world.

cartoon of the name Emīlija
Cartoon of Emīlija

Emīlija Name meanings & History

Emīlija is a Latvian name derived from the Latin name Emilia, which means "rival" or "emulating.". The name Emīlija means "rival" or "emulating," reflecting characteristics of ambition, competition, and determination. Latvian feminine form of Aemilius (see Emily). Emīlija is a popular name used primarily in Latvia, but it may also be found in other areas with a Latvian community. The name is often used for baby girls, and it may be chosen for various reasons, such as family tradition or personal preference.

Zodiac Sign of Emīlija: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Emīlija:

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain

M: Maternal,Manipulative,Mushy,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory,Mommy

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Lazy,Languid,Legal,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely

J: Joy,Justice,Journey,Journal,Jester,Judicial

A: Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative

Emīlija is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There have been several notable Latvians named Emīlija, including Emīlija Benjamiņš, a well-known Latvian artist and textile designer, and Emīlija Sniķere, a Latvian weightlifter who has competed in the Olympics.

Related Names to Emīlija

Emīlija is often associated with other Latvian names, such as Līna, Elīna, and Inija. In terms of other names with similar meanings, some popular options include Emma, Emilia, and Emiliana.