Emiliano
How to say it: eh-mee-lee-AH-noh · /emiˈljano/
Italian and Spanish form of Aemilianus, from the Roman family name Aemilius meaning 'rival' or 'striving'.
Emiliano was the 106th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,701 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #68 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #106 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,701 |
| Share of births | 1 in 895 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #68 |
| In France, 2025 | #670 among boys’ names, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its height, Emiliano has climbed steadily into the 2020s. Further growth is likely from here.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft across five syllables, Emiliano feels graceful and travels well. Liano gives a shorter option and Leonardo pairs in style.
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Parents who love Emiliano also love
Nicknames
- Emi
- Emil
- Liano
- Mili
Honouring a Emiliano in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emiliano is about 1 in 38.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #670 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Emiliano
- Emiliano Zapata (1879–1919)Mexican revolutionary
- Emiliano Martínez (born 1992)Argentine footballer
- Emiliano Buendía (born 1996)Argentine association football player
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