Emilis
“rival — from Emil”
Lithuanian origin · Boy name
#1622US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile
What does Emilis mean and where does it come from?
Emilis is a Lithuanian variant of the name Emil, which is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.
Cultural significance
Emilis is commonly used in Lithuania and reflects the influence of Latin names in the region.
Peak popularity
Reached #1622 in 2015 — currently #1622 in the US.
How popular is Emilis right now?
Holding steady — currently #1622 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Emilis is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Emilis?
Common
EmiEmEmieEmyIlis
Famous people named Emilis
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Emilis Zubas
A Lithuanian professional footballer known for his goalkeeping skills.
How is Emilis written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Emilis?
Aemilia ANCIENT ROMANEmiliya BULGARIANEmilija CROATIANEmílie CZECHEmilia DANISHEmilie DANISHAmilia ENGLISHEm ENGLISHEmalee ENGLISHEmely ENGLISHEmilee ENGLISHEmilia ENGLISHEmily ENGLISHEmmie ENGLISHEmmy ENGLISHMillie ENGLISHMilly ENGLISHEmilia FINNISHEmmi FINNISHÉmilie FRENCHEmilie GERMANEmília HUNGARIANEmilía ICELANDICEmilia ITALIANEmīlija LATVIANEmilija LITHUANIANEmilija MACEDONIANEmilia NORWEGIANEmilie NORWEGIANMilly NORWEGIANEmilia POLISHEmília PORTUGUESEEmilia ROMANIANEmilija SERBIANEmília SLOVAKEmilija SLOVENEEmilia SPANISHEmelie SWEDISHEmilia SWEDISHEmilie SWEDISHMilly SWEDISHAemiliana ANCIENT ROMANAemilianus ANCIENT ROMANÉmilien FRENCHÉmilienne FRENCHEmiliana ITALIANEmiliano ITALIANEmiliana PORTUGUESEEmilian ROMANIANYemelyan RUSSIANEmiliana SPANISHEmiliano SPANISHEmlyn WELSH
Common questions about the name Emilis
What does the name Emilis mean?
Emilis means "rival — from Emil" — a name rooted in Lithuanian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Emilis?
Emilis is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Emilis?
Emilis originates from Lithuanian tradition. Lithuanian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Emilis?
Emilis pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Germanic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Emilis more of a girl or boy name?
Emilis is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.