"rival, eager, industrious"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
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"striving, ambitious"
Origin: Roman
Language: Latin
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The Story of Emilly
Emilly is a variant spelling of Emily, derived from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius — a Roman family name possibly meaning rival or eager. The Aemilii were a patrician Roman family, giving the name aristocratic roots. The double-L spelling creates a distinctive personal touch while keeping the classic sound.
Emily has been one of the most popular girls names in the English-speaking world for decades, consistently ranking in the top 10 in the US and UK. The Emilly spelling is a rare variant that allows families to honor the classic name while creating something uniquely their own.
Emily holds extraordinary literary prestige through Emily Bronte, Emily Dickinson, and countless fictional heroines. It is considered one of the quintessential English-language girls names of the past two centuries.
Historical Record
Emilly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,403 babies have been named Emilly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emilly is past its peak , currently ranked #3,838 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Emily was the most popular girls name in the United States from 1996 to 2007
- Emily Dickinson wrote nearly 1800 poems, most unpublished in her lifetime, making her one of America's most important poets
- Emily Bronte wrote Wuthering Heights, one of the most famous novels in the English language
Emilly in Other Languages
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Aemilia
French
Emilie
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Emilie
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Emilia
Spanish
Emilia
Popularity Over Time
#3,838
Current Rank
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Peaked 2003
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Emilly
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Emily Blunt
Actor
1983
British-American actress known for The Devil Wears Prada, A Quiet Place, and her Academy Award-nominated performance in ...
British-American actress known for The Devil Wears Prada, A Quiet Place, and her Academy Award-nominated performance in Oppenheimer
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Emily Dickinson
Writer
1830
American poet considered one of the most important in American literature, known for her reclusive life and innovative p...
American poet considered one of the most important in American literature, known for her reclusive life and innovative poems about death and immortality
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Emily Bronte
Writer
1818
English novelist and poet, author of Wuthering Heights, one of the greatest novels in the English language
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,838
- Total SSA Count
- 39
- Cultural Origins
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- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Millie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emilly
What does the name Emilly mean?
"rival, eager, industrious" (from Latin). "striving, ambitious" (from Roman). Emilly is a variant spelling of Emily, derived from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius — a Roman family name possibly meaning rival or eager. The Aemilii were a patrician Roman family, giving the name aristocratic roots. The double-L spelling creates a distinctive personal touch while keeping the classic sound.
What is the origin of the name Emilly?
Emilly has Latin, Roman, English, American, Italian, French, and Spanish origins. In Latin, it means "rival, eager, industrious". In Roman, it means "striving, ambitious".
Is Emilly a boy or girl name?
Emilly is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Emilly?
Emilly is currently ranked #3838 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Emilly?
Common nicknames for Emilly include Emmy and Millie.
What are good middle names for Emilly?
Popular middle name pairings include Emilly Rose, Emilly Jane, Emilly Grace, Emilly Claire, and Emilly Anne.
What are good sibling names for Emilly?
Names that pair well with Emilly as siblings include Olivia, Charlotte, James, Henry, and Eleanor.
How many syllables does Emilly have?
Emilly has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Emilly a common or rare name?
Emilly is an uncommon name, ranked #3838 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Emilly
Emilly is a girl name with English, American, Italian, French, and Spanish origins . The name means "rival, eager, industrious" in Latin .
Emilly is currently ranked #3,838 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Emilly has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Emilly include Em, Emmy, and Millie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Emilly include Emily, Emilia, Emiliana, Emilie, Emilee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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