Emilis

Emilis is a variant of the name Emilijus, which is common in Latvia and Lithuania. The origin of the name traces back to the Roman name Aemilius. The meaning of the first name can be translated as 'the striving one', 'the eager one', 'the competitor', or 'the member of the Aemilius family'.

What does the name Emilis mean?

Emilis represents a Latvian and Lithuanian form of Emilijus and traces back to the Roman name Aemilius. Its meanings include terms like 'the striving one', 'the eager one', and 'the competitor', as well as 'the member of the Aemilius family'. The name has its roots in Latin, derived from the word Æmŭlus or aemulus, which means 'eager', 'keen', 'to strive after', 'to imitate', 'to compete', and 'to rival'. The name is particularly common in the Baltic region. The Aemilii, originally known as Aimilia, were among the oldest and most influential patrician families in ancient Rome, dating back to the time of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. Over the centuries, their members were able to attain the highest offices in the state. Other variants of the name include Aemilian, Aemilianus, Ämilius, Ämilian, Emilius, Emilian, Emilien, Emiliano, Emilias, Emilijan, Emiljan, Emilio, Eemil, Emile, and Emil.

Where does the name Emilis come from?

Emilis is a masculine first name with roots in Latin, carrying the meaning 'the striving one'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Emilis?

Eh-mi-lis

When is the name day of Emilis?

Emilis celebrates his name day on March 10 and May 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Emilis is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2021 at 3,549th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Famous people

• Emilis Jūlis Melngailis (Latvian composer)
• Emilis Pileckis (Lithuanian chess player)
• Emilis Šlekys (Lithuanian chess player)