MallowbyNames

Amiliano

ah-mee-LYAH-noh · Of disputed origin; perhaps a variant of Emiliano, meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.

2025 rank (boys)
#5,208
Babies named in 2025
18
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 94,893 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2014

Rising since 2014, #5,208 for boys today.

Popularity of Amiliano since 2010

Babies named Amiliano per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amiliano's real moment was 2025.

6121820102020Most births 2019Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s77
2020s78

Meaning & origin

Amiliano is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 2010, reflecting a broader trend of elaborate, Italianate names. As of 2025, it ranks 5,208th nationwide, with a 1-in-94,893 birth rate for boys, and reached its peak popularity that same year. The name has been on the rise since 2014, indicating growing parental interest. Geographically, it is most concentrated in California, consistent with the state's diverse naming influences. Its similarity to the established Emiliano suggests a fashionable adaptation rather than a traditional entry.

Amiliano first appeared in U.S. records in 2010, likely a modern coinage inspired by the Italian and Spanish name Emiliano (from Latin Aemilianus, derived from Aemilius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'). The '-iano' suffix is fashionable in contemporary American naming. Its rise since 2014 reflects broader trends favoring melodic, multisyllabic boy names.

Where Amiliano is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ami, Liano, Milo

Variants: Emiliano, Emilian

Sibling names for Amiliano

Names that share Amiliano's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

A is for Amiliano, our favorite little boy.

A is for Amiliano…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Amiliano's letter becomes Amiliano's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Amiliano's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Amiliano mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely a variant of Emiliano, which derives from the Latin Aemilianus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager', but the specific coinage 'Amiliano' has no well-attested definition.
How popular is the name Amiliano?
As of 2025, Amiliano ranked 5,208th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 94,893 male births receiving the name. Its popularity has been increasing steadily since 2014.
Is Amiliano a boy or girl name?
Amiliano is used almost exclusively for boys in U.S. data.