Emilia (given name)

Emilia is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. It is a variation of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning “rival” or “emulating”. The name Emilia is often associated with the Latin phrase “aemulare”, which means “to strive to equal or excel”.
Popularity.
As of 2010, records indicated that more than 13,500 girls in the USA had been named Emilia since 1880. The popularity has been increasing after the year 2000.