Emili

Emili is a female first name that is primarily used as a Hungarian form of Emiliy or Emilie.

What does the name Emili mean?

The name Emili is mainly considered a Hungarian variant of Emiliy or Emilie. Additionally, it is also a rare male Catalan form of the name Emilio, which has its origin in the Latin root Aemilius. This derives from the influential Roman patrician family of the Aemilii, who were significant in ancient Rome. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the eager one', 'the imitator', 'the ambitious one', 'the competitor', or 'the one descended from the family of the Aemilii'. Its roots trace back to Latin, where the term Æmŭlus or aemulus means 'eager', 'keen', 'to strive after', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. The Aemilii, originally written as Aimilia, belonged to the oldest and most influential patrician families in ancient Rome and are said to have emerged during the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. For many years, they held important state offices. Other variants of the name include Aemilia, Aemiliana, Ämilia, Ämilie, Ämiliana, Emiliana, Emiliane, Emilianna, Emilia, Emily, Emilija, Emilka, Emili, Emila, Emiline, Emilya, Emiliya, Emilijana, Emilee, and Emilyn.

Where does the name Emili come from?

The origin of the name Emili lies in Latin and means 'the eager one'. The Latin term Æmŭlus or aemulus means eager, keen, to strive after, to imitate, to compete, and to rival. The name is common in Catalan and Hungarian languages.

How do you pronounce Emili?

The pronunciation of Emili is soft and three syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-mi-li' [ˈeːmili] or [eˈmiːli]. The name begins with a long E sound, which has a bright and friendly aura. The middle syllable adds a lively note to the sound with the short I. The open ending provides a gentle and light closure, making Emili appear feminine and modern - harmonious, soft, and timeless.

When is the name day of Emili?

Emili's name day is celebrated on March 10 and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Emili enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 710th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022 when it reached 651st place. Over the last ten years, Emili has been given as a first name around 570 times, placing it 772nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 861st.

Nicknames & pet names

Emchen / Emi / Emimi / Emmi / Emsi / Milli / Mimi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Emili Sindlev (Danish fashion blogger)