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Emilianna

eh-MEE-lee-AH-nuh · Of uncertain meaning; likely a blend of Emilia (derived from Latin aemulus meaning 'rival') and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace') or an elaboration of Emilia.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,885
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 123,636 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #7,885 for girls today.

Popularity of Emilianna since 2003

Babies named Emilianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5111620102020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s43
2010s108
2020s63

Meaning & origin

Emilianna is a modern elaboration on the well-loved Emilia, blending it with the popular -anna suffix. First recorded in 2003, it saw a gradual rise in use, reaching its peak rank of 7,885 in 2023. Since 2017, however, its trajectory has been falling, suggesting it may have been a short-lived trend. In 2025, the name appeared with a frequency of about 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls, placing it among the rarer choices. The name has not been recorded in any specific top states, indicating its scattered, nationwide but minimal use. Emilianna fits a pattern of elaborate, multi-syllabic feminine names that gained traction in the early 2000s, drawing on the enduring appeal of names like Emilia and Anna.

Emilianna is a modern coinage combining elements of the popular names Emilia and Anna, or perhaps an elaboration of Emilia with the -anna suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, reflecting the trend of creating elaborate feminine names. Its use has remained relatively rare, peaking in 2023.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Emi, Mia, Anna, Lia, Em

Variants: Emiliana, Emilia

Sibling names for Emilianna

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Emilianna mean?
Emilianna is a modern name of uncertain meaning, likely derived from a blend of Emilia (from Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival') and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'), or as an elaboration of Emilia.
How popular is the name Emilianna?
Emilianna is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 7,885 with about 1 in 123,636 girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2023.
Is Emilianna a boy or girl name?
Emilianna is almost exclusively used for girls.