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Emiliano

/ eh-mee-lee-AH-no /
Boy spanish 4 syllables
Meaning
Emiliano means rival; eager, striving (spanish).
Gender
Boy
Origin
spanish
Pronunciation
eh-mee-lee-AH-no
Popularity
#94 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Emiliano in the US, 1880–2025
1900192019401960198020002020

Emiliano first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2025, when 3,701 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,701.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Emiliano popular?

Near its peak Emiliano is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Emiliano, by decade
2020s 16,562
2010s 16,089
2000s 7,739
1990s 956
1980s 462
1970s 471
1960s 181
1950s 119
1940s 77
1930s 72
1920s 98
1910s 12
1880s 6

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Emiliano mean?

The Spanish form of the Latin Aemilianus, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is generally linked to the Latin aemulus 'rival, emulating, striving'. Spread in the Hispanic world partly through the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emiliano mean?

Emiliano means rival; eager, striving. The Spanish form of the Latin Aemilianus, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is generally linked to the Latin aemulus 'rival, emulating, striving'. Spread in the Hispanic world partly through the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.

What is the origin of the name Emiliano?

Emiliano is of spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Emiliano?

Emiliano is pronounced “eh-mee-lee-AH-no.”

Is Emiliano a boy or a girl name?

Emiliano is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Emiliano a popular name right now?

Emiliano is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Emiliano?

In 2025, Emiliano ranked #94 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Emiliano most popular?

Emiliano was most popular in 2025, when about 3,701 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Emiliano?

Names similar to Emiliano include Gael, Nicolás, Alejandro, Manuel, Javier.

What names go well with Emiliano?

spanish names that pair well with Emiliano include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.