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Emely
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “rival”
- Meaning
- rival
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- EH-muh-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #503
- US babies 2025
- 590
- Best rank
- #298 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Emely
Emely is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “rival”.
Emely is a variant spelling of Emily, which comes from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. That name is often linked with the Latin aemulus, meaning rival or eager, although the connection is not certain. Emily became hugely popular in the English-speaking world, known through writers such as Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson. The Emely spelling is especially common among Spanish-speaking families in the United States, where it follows the pronunciation closely. It feels gentle and classic, with Em and Emmy as familiar nicknames.
Popularity over time
Emely first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #298 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 1,092 were named Emely. In 2025, 590 babies were named Emely, and it ranked #503 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,208 in 1920, #4,036 in 1980, #465 in 2000, #319 in 2010, and #503 in 2025. Of the 23,864 US girls named Emely since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,661 babies. Since 2010, 11,567 more have been named Emely.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kiley, Danica, Rihanna, Maliyah, and Rylie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emely ranked highest in Maryland, Rhode Island, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #170 | 30 |
| Rhode Island | #197 | 5 |
| Virginia | #248 | 33 |
| New Jersey | #257 | 32 |
| Nevada | #301 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Emely is usually pronounced EH-muh-lee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ly”.
Middle names for Emely
A few middle names that flow with Emely: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emely
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emely mean?
Emely is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “rival”.
What is the origin of the name Emely?
Emely has modern American and Latin roots. Emely is a variant spelling of Emily, which comes from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius.
Is Emely a popular name?
Yes. Emely ranked #503 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Emely a boy or girl name?
Emely is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Emely?
Emely is usually pronounced EH-muh-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings