Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Emilie Updated December 14, 2025 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: Amelie, Olivia, Charlotte, Emma, Ava, Amelia, Claire, Benjamin, Liam, Jacob, Owen, Oliver, Ethan, Alexander Names like Emilie: Emil, Emmalee, Emmly, Emmalia, Emanuele, Emmanuel, Emanuel, Enli, Enola, Emily, Emilio, Emiliya, Emile, Emilia, Emmali, Emele, Eniola, Emmanuella 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