Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Emilie Updated March 3, 2026 by Jennifer M. Emilie Gender: Female Origin: French Meaning: To Strive Or Excel Or Rival ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Emilie? The name Emilie is primarily a female name of French origin that means To Strive Or Excel Or Rival. People who like the name Emilie also like: Charlotte, Amelie, Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Ava, Claire, Benjamin, Owen, Ethan, Jacob, Alexander, Liam, Oliver Names like Emilie: Enola, Emily, Emile, Emmalia, Emmanuel, Emmly, Emil, Emmanuella, Emmalee, Eniola, Emanuel, Enli, Emilia, Emilio, Emmali, Emele, Emiliya, Emanuele Stats for the Name Emilie Emilie is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Emilie is currently not ranked in U.S. births