Emilly
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Rival; industrious; eager
Origin: Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival)
Popularity: Ranked #2870 in 2025 with 59 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Emily. Shares the meaning 'Rival; industrious; eager.'
Similar names: emil, emila, emilee, emili, emilie, emillie, emily, emmily
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Emilly? About 1 in 56,415 babies born in 2025 were named Emilly, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emilly
What does the name Emilly mean?
Emilly 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 Emilly?
Emilly has Latin Aemilia, from the Roman family name Aemilius — possibly from aemulus (rival) origin. The traditional meaning is “Rival; industrious; eager”.
How popular is Emilly?
Emilly ranked #2859 in 2025 — given to 59 babies that year.
When was Emilly most popular?
Emilly peaked in 2003 with 69 babies registered that year.
Is Emilly a boy or girl name?
Emilly is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Emillys in registered births are female.
Is the name Emilly rising or falling in popularity?
Emilly has risen 3047 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5906 in 2020 to #2859 in 2025.
How long has Emilly been recorded?
Emilly appears in birth records across 48 years — from 1975 through 2025.