Emilijus
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- eh-MEE-lee-yoos
- Origin
- Latin
Emilijus is a boys' name of Latin origin, meaning “rival”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Emilijus mean?
Latin: Lithuanian form of Emil, from Latin Aemilius
“rival”
The Lithuanian form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, often linked to Latin aemulus, 'rival'.
Is Emilijus a girl's or a boy's name?
Emilijus is a boys' name.
How popular is Emilijus in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2011, with 8 boys.
Emilijus in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | #4,214 |
| 2015 | 3 | #4,955 |
| 2014 | 4 | #4,063 |
| 2013 | 7 | #2,792 |
| 2012 | 7 | #2,849 |
| 2011 | 8 | #2,503 |
| 2010 | 3 | #4,865 |
| 2009 | 0 | – |
| 2008 | 0 | – |
| 2007 | 0 | – |
| 2006 | 0 | – |
| 2005 | 0 | – |
| 2004 | 1 | #4,870 |
Names like Emilijus
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Oliver, Max, Jacob, Zachary, Sebastian, Austin, Charlie, Ollie, Leo, Edward, Maximus, Harrison
More Latin names
Olivia, Roman, Aurora, Emily, Florence, Mabel, Luna, Nora, Rosie, Emilia, Nova, Lucy, Julian, Clara, Anthony, Felix
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Emilijus: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/emilijus, updated 20 October 2026.