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The baby name Emilie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmɪli/ (EM-ih-lee).

Emilie is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪli/ (EM-ih-lee)

What is the meaning of the name Emilie ?

The baby name Emilie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmɪli/ (EM-ih-lee).

Emilie is Latin in Origin.

Emilie is the French, German, and Scandinavian feminine form of the Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius, commonly linked to aemulus, “rival, striving, emulating,” yielding meanings such as “eager rival,” “ambitious,” or “industrious.” In French it is often spelled Émilie; the unaccented Emilie appears widely in international contexts. The name shares roots with Emily and Emilia, which developed along parallel lines in different languages.

The name flourished in continental Europe, notably France and the German-speaking world, with renewed prominence from the 18th century through figures like Émilie du Châtelet and later Catholic saints Émilie de Rodat and Émilie de Vialar, and it rose strongly in Scandinavia and France in the late 20th century. Variants and related forms include Emily, Émilie, Emilia, Emelie (Swedish), Emilía (Icelandic), and diminutives Emmy, Emmie, Millie, and Mimi; masculine counterparts are Émile/Emil and Emilio.

Emilie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Emilie

Emilie de Ravin Actor · Born 1981 · United States Emilie de Ravin is an Australian actress best known for her role as Claire Littleton on the television series Lost. She also starred in the film Remember Me alongside Robert Pattinson. Emilie has appeared in the TV series Once Upon a Time, playing the character Belle. Émilie Dequenne Actor · Born 1981 · Belgium Émilie Dequenne is a Belgian actor best known for her role in the film 'Rosetta', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. She has also appeared in 'The Girl on the Train' and 'Our Children', showcasing her versatile acting skills. Emilie Autumn Actor · Born 1979 · United States Emilie Autumn is an American musician and singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of classical and electronic music. She gained fame with her album 'Opheliac' and is also recognized for songs like 'Misery Loves Company' and 'Fight Like a Girl.' Her theatrical performances and Victorian-inspired style have made her a distinctive figure in the music scene.

Emilie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
Norway Girls 2025 #14 231 453
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BI Girls 0 #32 2 726
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
NL Girls 2014 #34 50 73
CM 0 #45 11 2,592
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #52 15 2,830
DK Girls 0 #57 811 7,429
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
DK 0 #83 161 5,198
Switzerland Girls 2024 #88 48 1,786
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
MU 0 #119 18 3,613
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
LU Girls 0 #123 65 4,850
NA Girls 0 #123 107 7,146
CM Girls 0 #135 871 11,671
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
EE Girls 0 #136 7 1,888
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Belgium Girls 2024 #147 39 424
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
MU Girls 0 #166 199 8,539
Sweden Girls 2022 #169 11 1,568
CZ Girls 0 #174 225 5,378
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
France Girls 2021 #193 258 3,185
France Boys 1940 #193 3 641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #214 4 4,575
Canada Girls 2024 #217 69 2,795
IR 0 #219 11 4,221
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
GR Girls 0 #245 5 6,293
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
TW Girls 0 #265 12 8,139
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
Canada Boys 1995 #299 5 1,834
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
IR Girls 0 #308 251 8,334
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
CN Girls 0 #324 26 8,829
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
HK 0 #333 16 8,483
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PH Girls 0 #343 48 13,098
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
NL 0 #354 38 2,481
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
Finland Girls 0 #363 29 1,368
Austria Girls 0 #368 53 1,885
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Girls 0 #380 17 15,987
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Germany 0 #418 20 2,542
PT Girls 0 #418 34 7,952
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
Spain 0 #432 21 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
KW Girls 0 #463 53 19,177
PA Girls 0 #467 15 9,861
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
PS Girls 0 #488 36 10,981
Finland Girls 2026 #511 281 3,895
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
CR Girls 0 #520 13 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
CM Boys 0 #524 27 12,054
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
SG Girls 0 #554 33 18,916
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IL Girls 0 #557 61 11,648
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
HK Girls 0 #562 54 16,104
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
LB 0 #584 75 13,263
NL Girls 0 #604 371 5,933
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
Germany Girls 0 #638 204 4,949
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
IT 0 #686 29 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
United States Girls 2024 #755 162 8,487
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
TN 0 #776 54 13,765
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
CL Girls 0 #806 46 14,098
SA Girls 0 #893 43 25,931
Spain Girls 0 #894 90 5,561
BR Girls 0 #901 41 12,708
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Girls 0 #925 19 14,861
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
MY Girls 0 #967 28 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
MA 0 #1,039 90 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,059 20 16,140
DZ 0 #1,070 107 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,100 42 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,152 32 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,172 276 9,415
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619

Emilie is popular in 79 countries — most recent births per country:

France
NL
Norway
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Emilie

Emilie is predominantly a girl's name.
Emilie is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛmɪli/ (EM-ih-lee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Émilie, Emily, Emilia, Emelie, Emilee and Emely.
Yes, very popular — Emilie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Emilie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Emilie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #64 in 2011 to #193 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Emilie are in our database, including Emilie de Ravin (Actor), Émilie Dequenne (Actor), Emilie Autumn (Actor).