What is the origin of the name Emily?

Emily is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Emily?

In 2023, 5,955 babies were named Emily in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Emily is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Popular

Births Last Year: 5,955 ↘

All-Time Total: 875,703

Peak Year: 1999

Emily is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, which is of unknown meaning. It was first popularized by English speakers in the 18th century.

Girl names closely related to Emily

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Boy names closely related to Emily

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Names with similar meaning to Emily

Emely Emil Emile Emilee Emilia Emiliano Emilie Emilio

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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