Emily

Meaning of Emily

It means 'rival' or 'one who emulates.' It It can also be interpreted as 'industrious' or 'striving.'

Emily has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emily

Emily has held fairly steady, sitting around #34 in 2025 after peaking at #1 in 2000.

Notable people named Emily

• Emily Blunt
  Acclaimed British-American film actress
• Emily Ratajkowski
  Model, actress, entrepreneur, author
• Emily Dickinson
  Renowned 19th-century American poet
• Emily VanCamp
  Actress, known for "Revenge"
• Emily Deschanel
  Actress, known for "Bones"

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Questions about the name Emily

What does the name Emily mean?

Emily means it means 'rival' or 'one who emulates.' it it can also be interpreted as 'industrious' or 'striving.', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Emily a boy's or a girl's name?

Emily is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emily?

In 2025, Emily ranked #34 for girls, down from #25 the year before.

When was Emily most popular?

Emily peaked at #1 in 2000.