Emily
Girl name · Latin · pronounced EM-uh-lee
Verified name
What does Emily mean?
Rival or industrious
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 33 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 44 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Em, Emmie, Emma
Variant: Emilie, Amelia
Related: Emilia, Emilina
Using Emily across cultures
Perennial favorite across English-speaking countries.
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