Emilie

At a Glance

Meaning

Rival, one who emulates or strives to equal

Origin

Latin (French/Norwegian form)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

eh-mee-LEEListen

Emilie is a Latin name that reached English through French and Norwegian forms. Its meaning is 'rival, one who emulates or strives to equal.' You might see Emilie described as meaning 'rival, industrious,' the same as Emily, but that 'industrious' piece actually comes from the separate Amelia name family, not from Emilie's own root.

Meaning & Origin of Emilie

Meaning: Rival, one who emulates or strives to equal.

Origin: Latin (French/Norwegian form).

A common claim: Emilie means 'rival, industrious,' like Emily Actually: The 'industrious' part isn't part of the aemulus root — it's borrowed from the unrelated Amelia name family.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Emilie

Popularity of Emilie

Emilie hit its peak in 1880, the SSA's earliest recorded year, ranking #228 with 46 babies given the name. By 2024, it had fallen to #1387, though the count was actually higher that year, at 162 babies.

Names Like Emilie

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• Zack
• Lucius
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FAQ

What does the name Emilie mean?

Rival, one who emulates or strives to equal. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Emilie?

Emilie is pronounced eh-mee-LEE (IPA: /eɪmiːˈliː/).

Is Emilie a popular name right now?

Emilie peaked at #228 in 1880 and is ranked #1387 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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