Emily

Pronunciation: [ EHM-ihl-ee ]

Boy Name #8,972 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Emily is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHM-ihl-ee.

Parents who love the name Emily often also consider Emma, Emily, Emilie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,972
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Emiliano #113 Emilio #152 Emil #1253 Emile #1920 Emilliano #4832

Nicknames

Emi Emy Emiie

Also a Girl Name

Emily is also used as a girl name, ranked #25.

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Similar Names

Emma Emily Emilie Emmaline Emelia Emmie Emmer Emelie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emily

Is Emily a boy or girl name?

Emily is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8972. As a girl name, it is ranked #25. Emily is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Emily?

Emily is pronounced EHM-ihl-ee.

How popular is the name Emily?

Emily is currently ranked #8972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Emily?

Common nicknames for Emily include Emi, Emy, and Emiie.

Is Emily a common or rare name?

Emily is an uncommon name, ranked #8972 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Emily

Emily is a boy name .

Is Emily a boy or girl name? Emily is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,972 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25. Emily is more commonly used as a girl name.

Emily is currently ranked #8,972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Emily include Emi, Emy, and Emiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Emily include Emiliano, Emilio, Emil, Emile, Emilliano . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.