Emilis
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emilis: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2010.
A Scandinavian and Lithuanian form of the Roman family name Aemilius, Emilis ultimately derives from the Latin *aemulus*, meaning "rival" or "striving to excel." In Scotland, it has a quiet, modern feel—a less common alternative to the more familiar Emily or Emil. The most famous bearer is probably the Lithuanian poet and composer Emilis Jūra, though the name also connects to the renowned French novelist Émile Zola, whose given name shares the same root. No major Scottish place-name derives from Emilis, but the root *Aemilius* lives on in places like Emilia-Romagna in Italy. A notable variant is the feminine form, Emilia, which has surged in popularity in recent years across the UK.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20104 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #5484 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y