Emiliano is an Italian and Spanish name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'Aemilius', which means 'rival' or 'to strive'. It is a name with a strong historical background, being the name of several notable figures throughout history. The name Emiliano has been popularized by famous individuals such as Emiliano Zapata, the Mexican revolutionary leader, and Emiliano Salgari, an Italian author known for his adventure novels.
The name Emilliano experienced a significant increase in popularity between the years 2015 to 2023, with a steady rise from 15 births in 2015 to a peak of 23 births in 2023. However, there was a notable dip in popularity between 2008 and 2014, with the number of births varying between 5 and 12 annually during this period. Overall, from 1998 to 2023, there were a total of 220 Emilliano births recorded.