Rising since 1985, #94 for boys today.
Popularity of Emiliano since 1885
Babies named Emiliano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 119 |
| 1960s | 181 |
| 1970s | 471 |
| 1980s | 462 |
| 1990s | 956 |
| 2000s | 7,739 |
| 2010s | 16,089 |
| 2020s | 16,562 |
Meaning & origin
Emiliano has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since 1985, reaching its peak rank of 94th in 2025, when it was given to roughly 1 in every 462 newborn boys. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1885, but its growth trajectory reflects a broader trend of Spanish and Italian names gaining favor among American parents. Emiliano is especially popular in states with large Hispanic populations, including California, New Mexico, and Arizona. The name shares its roots with the Roman family name Aemilianus and the related names Emilio and Emily, all stemming from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival.' While historically used in Italy and Spain, Emiliano's modern appeal in the U.S. shows a revival of classic European names with a melodic, consonant-heavy sound.
Emiliano is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin name Aemilianus, which derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, itself thought to come from the Latin word aemulus, meaning 'rival.' The name has been used in Italy and Spain since the medieval period and remains popular in both countries and their diaspora communities. It is distinct from the English name Emilian.
Where Emiliano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emiliano” around the world
Where Emiliano lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emi, Mili, Liano
Sibling names for Emiliano
Names that share Emiliano's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Isabella, Lucia, Noemi, Yaretzi, Aranza, Arizbeth, Bibiana, Celestina, Citlaly, Deyanira, Divina, Matilde, Yaretzy, Analilia, Araseli, Atziri, Azusena, Berenise, Griselle, Jatziry, Quetzaly, Sheccid, Yamilett, Yatzil, Yatziry, Yetzali, Zuleyma, Arasely, Arianelly, Atziry, Itsel, Itzell, Iveth, Jaretzi, Marieli, Xochitl, Yunuen, Yuritza, Yuritzi, Anarely, Fiorela, Gissela, Itxel, Jamilett, Sitlaly, Xitlally, Yarelie, Yarethzi, Yarimar, Yeslin, Yobana
Brothers: Santiago, Mateo, Luciano, Santino, Mathias, Jovany, Maximiliano, Octavio, Tadeo, Epifanio, Jeronimo, Jovanny, Lisandro, Marciano, Patricio, Victoriano, Aristeo, Calixto, Cayetano, Elisandro, Lizandro, Nazario, Octaviano, Silvano, Elizandro, Emileo, Erubiel, Feliciano, Jaciel, Jhovanny, Jobany, Maxemiliano, Romualdo, Anyelo, Atzin, Elizeo, Elonzo, Estefano, Maximiano, Miliano, Santy, Silviano
Names like Emiliano
Names whose popularity has moved with Emiliano's over the last 50 years.
