Milly
Meaning: Rival; industrious; eager
Origin: Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #816
Total births: 150
History: Milly has long been at home in County Galway, where the corncrake meadows of the Shannon Callows paint the landscape in every shade of green. The name gained resonance during the founding of the GAA in 1884. Today it thrives wherever the music of Glen Hansard is heard.
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| Current rank (2022) | #747 |
| Babies named Milly in 2022 | 4 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 150 |
| Peak year | 2012 (16 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #304 |
| Years in records | 2000–2022 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Milly
What does the name Milly mean?
Milly 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 Milly?
Milly has Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rival; industrious; eager”.
How popular is Milly in Ireland?
Milly ranked #747 in Ireland in 2022 — given to 4 babies that year.
When was Milly most popular?
Milly peaked in 2012 with 16 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Milly a boy or girl name?
Milly is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Millys in registered births are female.
Is the name Milly rising or falling in popularity?
Milly has fallen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #734 in 2017 to #747 in 2022.
How long has Milly been recorded in Ireland?
Milly appears in birth records in Ireland across 21 years — from 2000 through 2022.