At a glance
- In short
- Emilo is a unique and charming male name with origins in various European countries, including Germany and Spain. It means "rival" or "eager" in Latin.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #12,008 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,813 in 1991
- First recorded
- 1976
Meaning of Emilo
Emilo is a male name with origins in various European countries, including Germany and Spain. It is derived from the name Emil, which means "rival" or "eager" in Latin. Emilo has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. In terms of pronunciation, both British English and American English pronounce it as eh-MEE-loh (/ɛˈmiːləʊ/). The name has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States, with varying rankings each year. Overall, Emilo is a unique and charming choice for parents looking for a name that stands out.
How to pronounce Emilo
English
- Pronounced eh-MEE-loh /ɛˈmiːloʊ/
Popularity of Emilo in the U.S.
Emilo was the #12,008 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,813 in 1991. It first appears in the records in 1976.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–2025 23 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 12,008 | back (not recorded in 2024) |
| 2023 | 10 | 7,738 | ▲ 4,592 |
| 2022 | 5 | 12,330 | back (not recorded in 2020–2021) |
| 2019 | 5 | 12,145 | back (not recorded in 2018) |
| 2017 | 6 | 10,775 | back (not recorded in 2009–2016) |
| 2008 | 6 | 11,037 | ▼ 2,122 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8,915 | back (not recorded in 2006) |
| 2005 | 6 | 10,151 | ▼ 1,224 |
| 2004 | 7 | 8,927 | ▼ 2,212 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6,715 | ▲ 3,952 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | back (not recorded in 2001) |
| 2000 | 15 | 4,785 | ▲ 3,919 |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | ▼ 2,864 |
| 1998 | 10 | 5,840 | ▲ 1,441 |
| 1997 | 7 | 7,281 | ▼ 2,094 |
| 1996 | 11 | 5,187 | ▲ 2,605 |
| 1995 | 6 | 7,792 | ▼ 2,683 |
| 1994 | 11 | 5,109 | ▲ 1,119 |
| 1993 | 8 | 6,228 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 15 | 3,813 | ▲ 3,365 |
| 1990 | 6 | 7,178 | ▼ 1,563 |
| 1989 | 8 | 5,615 | back (not recorded in 1977–1988) |
| 1976 | 6 | 4,935 | new |