Emily
Meaning: Rival; industrious; eager
Origin: Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #8
Total births: 21,505
History: Emily surged in the 1990s-2000s to become one of Australia's top names. The name has an elegant, literary quality. Emily represents the generation of Australian girls growing up in one of the world's most liveable countries — Melbourne and Sydney regularly top global rankings.
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| Current rank (2025) | #61 |
| Babies named Emily in 2025 | 111 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 21,505 |
| Peak year | 1999 (862 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1977–2025 (49 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 35 spots |
Frequently asked about Emily
What does the name Emily mean?
Emily means “Rival; industrious; eager” from Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival) roots.
What is the origin of the name Emily?
Emily has Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rival; industrious; eager”.
How popular is Emily in Australia?
Emily ranked #61 in Australia in 2025 — given to 111 babies that year.
When was Emily most popular?
Emily peaked in 1999 with 862 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Emily a boy or girl name?
Emily is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Emilys in registered births are female.
Is the name Emily rising or falling in popularity?
Emily has fallen 35 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #26 in 2020 to #61 in 2025.
How long has Emily been recorded in Australia?
Emily appears in birth records in Australia across 49 years — from 1977 through 2025.