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Emilio

The name Emilio peaked for girls at #5927 in 1953. Emilio is also used for boys, ranking #154 in 2025.

The name Emilio is a boy's name of Spanish, Italian origin meaning "rival".

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Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK. 
 
Derived from the Roman family name, Aemilius, Emilio is part of the Emil, Emiliano, Emily and Emilia family, all with the meaning "rival". 
 
While Emilio isn't quite as popular as its feminine counterparts yet, it has received more attention in recent years. With other -o names such as Matteo, Arlo, and Leo all trending for boys, it broke into the US Top 200 for the first time in 2022 and is now given to over 2000 babies every year.

Actor Emilio Estevez has brought notable attention to the name, while Italian fashion designers Emilio Pucci and Emilio Cavallini give it an air of style. Other recent namesakes include footballer Emilio Nsue, actor Emilio Sakraya, and influencer Emilio Martinez.

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The name Emilio is currently ranked #154 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #152 in 2024. The name is most popular in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Emilio is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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