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Thiago vs Emiliano

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.
ThiagoEmiliano
Meaning Saint James / James rival; eager, striving
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation tee-AH-go eh-mee-lee-AH-no
Syllables 2 4
First appeared19861885
Peak year2025 (5,835)2025 (3,701)
In 20255,8353,701
TrendNear its peakNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Thiago Emiliano
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thiago or Emiliano 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 Thiago and Emiliano?

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

Which name is older, Thiago or Emiliano?

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