Girl Name · Latin Origin
Emilie
Emilie is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Rival". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Emilie often also consider Emelie.
Emilie meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rival
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Emilie to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Emilie as E·M·I·L·I·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Emilie is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Emilie variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Emiliea, Emiliee, Emiliey, Emili.
- Nicknames: Emi and E.
- Middle names: Pair Emilie with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Emilie middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Emelie, Emilia, Emilee, Emilio, Emily — full picks on the sibling names for Emilie guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Emilie? Browse our names like Emilie guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Emilie
What does the name Emilie mean?
Emilie means "Rival" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Emilie?
Emilie originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Emilie?
Emilie has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Emilie a boy's or girl's name?
Emilie is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Emilie in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Emilie sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Emilie?
Names that share Emilie's sound and style include Emelie, Emilia, Emilee, Emilio, Emily.
What middle names pair well with Emilie?
Good middle-name fits for Emilie pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Emilie is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Emilie is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Emilie?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Emilie share its rhythm without rhyming — Emelie, Emilia, Emilee all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.