What is the origin of the name Emilly?

Emilly is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Emilly?

Emilly is currently ranked #3832 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Emilly?

Emilly is pronounced EH-mih-lee.

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Emilly

EH-mih-lee

Popularity

#3832

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,403

Peak Year

#69 in 2003

First Recorded

1975

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Emily, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival'.

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Em Millie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Em Millie

Spelling Variations

Emily Emilie

Similar Names

Emma Amelia Olivia Sophie

Personality Traits

IntelligentIndependentCreativeFriendly

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