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Emilio
BoyItalian, Spanish· “from the Roman family name Aemilius”
- Meaning
- from the Roman family name Aemilius
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-lee-oh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #154
- US babies 2025
- 2,397
- Best rank
- #151 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Emilio
Emilio is an Italian and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman family name Aemilius”.
Emilio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Aemilius. The origin of that name is usually linked to the Latin aemulus, meaning "rival" or "eager to excel," though the connection is not certain. The Aemilii were one of the old patrician families of Rome, and the name has remained in steady use across southern Europe and Latin America ever since. In English-speaking countries Emilio sits naturally beside Emilia and Emily, sharing their soft sound while feeling more distinctive for a boy. It has a romantic, sunny quality, and Milo or Emi can serve as relaxed nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Amelio.
Popularity over time
Emilio first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 131 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #151 in 2024, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 2,397 were named Emilio. In 2025, 2,397 babies were named Emilio, and it ranked #154 nationally. That is 101% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #553 in 1920, #613 in 1950, #613 in 1980, #347 in 2000, #308 in 2010, and #154 in 2025. Of the 53,955 US boys named Emilio since records began, 24% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 12,063 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Colter, Elian, Arlo, Beckett, and Matias.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emilio ranked highest in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #66 | 540 |
| Nevada | #68 | 43 |
| Arizona | #71 | 104 |
| New Mexico | #79 | 23 |
| Texas | #81 | 480 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Emilio is usually pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh, with four syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-io”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Amelio.
Middle names for Emilio
A few middle names that flow with Emilio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emilio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio is an Italian and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman family name Aemilius”.
What is the origin of the name Emilio?
Emilio has Italian, Spanish, and Latin roots. Emilio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Aemilius.
Is Emilio a popular name?
Yes. Emilio ranked #154 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Emilio a boy or girl name?
Emilio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Emilio?
Emilio is usually pronounced eh-MEE-lee-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings