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Emiliano vs Thiago

Which is more popular?
Thiago is more popular than Emiliano today: about 5,835 US babies were given the name Thiago in 2025, compared with 3,701 named Emiliano.
EmilianoThiago
Meaning rival; eager, striving Saint James / James
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation eh-mee-lee-AH-no tee-AH-go
Syllables 4 2
First appeared18851986
Peak year2025 (3,701)2025 (5,835)
In 20253,7015,835
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Emiliano Thiago
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeEmilianoThiago
2020s 16,562 24,140
2010s 16,089 10,297
2000s 7,739 620
1990s 956 107
1980s 462 36
1970s 471 0
1960s 181 0
1950s 119 0
1940s 77 0
1930s 72 0
1920s 98 0
1910s 12 0
1880s 6 0

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.

What does Thiago mean?

A form of Tiago, drawn from Santiago ('Sant Iago', Saint James) by resegmenting San-Tiago. The 'Th' spelling is Portuguese-influenced and hugely popular across Latin America. Ultimately traces to the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), via James.

Frequently asked questions

Is Emiliano or Thiago more popular?

Thiago is more popular than Emiliano today: about 5,835 US babies were given the name Thiago in 2025, compared with 3,701 named Emiliano.

What is the difference between Emiliano and Thiago?

Emiliano means rival; eager, striving (spanish origin), while Thiago means Saint James / James (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Emiliano or Thiago?

In US records, Emiliano first appears in 1885 and Thiago in 1986, so Emiliano has the longer recorded history.