Girl Name

Emily

"Industrious, eager, rival"

Ranked #7891 for girls

About the Name Emily

Meaning

Industrious, eager, rival

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

First Letter

Boy Rank

#7891

Girl Rank

#25

Emily is a girl name of Latin origin. The name means "Industrious, eager, rival" and Currently ranked #7891 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Latin names.

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Popularity Over Time

#12854

1950

#12339

1960

#46991

1970

#132297

1980

#237644

1990

#224148

2000

#117757

2010

#32163

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Emily

ED Emily Dickinson
EB Emily Blunt
EB Emily Bronte

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Bright, shining one, sun ray

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Elena

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Bright, shining light, torch

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
Starts with: E
Origin: Latin

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