Emilia-Rose
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emilia-Rose: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Emilia-Rose is a charming double-barrelled name blending two beloved classics. Emilia derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, rooted in the Latin word *aemulus* meaning “rival” or “eager,” while Rose comes directly from the Latin *rosa*, the fragrant flower that has symbolised love and beauty for centuries. Among notable bearers, Emilia Clarke brought the name modern fame as Daenerys Targaryen in *Game of Thrones*, and Rose is immortalised by pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale, often called “the Lady with the Lamp.” Geographically, Emilia gives its name to the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, while Rose appears in countless place names worldwide, from Scotland’s own Rosehearty to the famed Rose Bowl in California. This pairing is particularly popular in Scotland, where double names like Emilia-Rose allow parents to honour two family members or simply enjoy the lyrical flow, with alternatives such as Emily-Rose or Amelia-Rose also widely used.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #8093 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y