Emilie

Emilie - A very unique female name

Emilie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #587. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emilie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emilie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emilie. The baby girl name Emilie was given to 119 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1307 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 10,954 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emilie peaked in popularity 25 years ago in 2001 on position 442.

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Emilie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emilie is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #722 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,561.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emilie is where you live.

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Emilie origin and meaning

French and Scandinavian form of Emily

From the Roman family name Aemilius; its root is often linked to Latin aemulus, 'rival, striving', though that link is traditional rather than certain

Emilie is the standard form of Emily in French, German and Scandinavian use, and has been in American data since 1910 as the international alternative to Emily. It peaked in 2003, when Emily itself dominated. The Aemilius line is documented even if the aemulus gloss is a traditional association; we present it as such.

Attested etymology

Emilie is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Emilie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emilie, sorted by popularity.

Emily / Emilia / Emely / Emilee / Emelia / Emmalee / Emalee / Enola / Emelie / Emeli /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emilie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emilie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emilie?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EM-ih-lee · /ˈɛmɪli/

Around the world

• Émilie (French) — The accented French form.
• Emilie (German) — Used as-is.
• Emily (English) — The English form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emily — The English form; a separate established name.
• Amelia — A distinct name that shares the Aemilia root's history in English use.

Nicknames: EmEmmyMillie

Famous bearers

• Emilie de Ravin — Australian actress known for Lost and Once Upon a Time (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Emilie offers Emily's familiarity with a European spelling — parents choose it to make a very popular root feel a little more personal.

Worth knowing

• Indistinguishable from Emily in speech; every written context needs the spelling clarified.