Origin, Meaning, And History Of Emiliana
Emiliana is a Latin-derived female name that means ‘to strive or excel.’ It is a diminutive of Emilia, a more widespread name. The name is also believed to have roots in Spanish and Roman, where it means ‘rival.’ Emiliana may have been derived from Emily and may also have Italian ancestry.
Emiliana is also the feminine version of the male name Emil, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, a member of one of the most prominent Patrician families in Roman society.
The phonetic spelling of the name Emiliana is eh-mee-lee-AH-nuh. Alternative spelling for the name is Emilyana and Emilianna. Some equally adorable nicknames are Emma, Ana, Emmy, Em, and Lana.
A few well-known people with the name Emiliana include Emiliana of Trasilla, a sixth-century Catholic saint who is mentioned in Roman Martyrology as a virgin Catholic saint, and St. Gregory the Great’s aunt. Emiliana Cruz, a modern linguistic anthropologist and the co-founder of the Chatino Language Documentation Project, is another well-known person named Emiliana.
Emiliana is a lovely name, but it hasn’t received much attention. It rarely appears in pop culture. This name is mentioned in a Spanish novel titledLa Hija del Sastre, in which the main character is named Emiliana Matamoros.
The scientific name of the bird known as the ruddy cuckoo-dove isMacropygia Emiliana. It is a type of bird belonging to the Columbidae family. It can be found in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Parents may also draw inspiration for their baby’s name from the names of such birds.
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Famous People With The Name Emiliana
- Emiliana TorriniSinger-songwriter from Iceland, best known for performing ‘Gollum’s Song’ in the 2002 movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
- Emiliana de ZubeldiaSpanish pianist and composer, well renowned for her piano, choral, and solo voice compositions.
- Emiliana MangueFootball player from Equatorial Guinea who participated in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Emiliana On The Popularity Chart
In the 1980s, the name Emiliana wasn’t as popular, but it started to gain appeal in the 2000s. Check the graphs below to learn more.
Popularity Over Time
The highest recorded rate of babies named Emiliana was 243 per million in the year 2018. Shown below is a graph that illustrates the scenario.
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Emiliana’s highest ranking came in 2021, when it was ranked 1,032. To see how the name’s position has evolved, look at the graph below.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Emiliana
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Emiliana?
The name Emiliana means this name means someone who wants to excel or be excellent.
2. What is the origin of the name Emiliana?
Emiliana has an Italian and Spanish origin.
