girl's name
Emilija
eh-MIL-ee-yuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,592
Ireland
#592
2025 births
Emilija is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 81 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 29,275 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Emilija Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 627 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 118 |
How Popular Is Emilija?
In 2025, Emilija was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Emilija Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Emilija
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Emilija Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Emilija over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Emilija
- Pronunciation eh-MIL-ee-yuh
Emilija in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Emilija
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Emilija — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Emilija
How popular is the name Emilija?
In 2025, Emilija was given to 18 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Emilija a girl's or a boy's name?
Emilija is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Emilija?
Emilija has 4 syllables.
When was Emilija most popular?
Emilija peaked in 2013, when 81 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Emilija a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Emilija currently ranks #592 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.