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Emili
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Latin· “variant of Emily; rival”
- Meaning
- variant of Emily; rival
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Latin
- Pronunciation
- EM-ih-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #4,209
- US babies 2025
- 34
- Best rank
- #1,827 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Emili
Emili is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emily; rival”.
Emili is a variant of Emily, which comes from the Latin family name Aemilius, sometimes explained as rival or eager, though its meaning is uncertain. Emily became popular in England in the eighteenth century and remains a common name. The Emili spelling uses an i ending, which gives it a modern look. It is said EM-ih-lee. In Catalan, Emili is a masculine form of Emil. Emilie and Emely are other spellings.
Popularity over time
Emili first appears in US Social Security records in 1974. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,827 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 112 babies. In 2025, 34 babies were named Emili, and it ranked #4,209 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #6,952 in 1980, #2,345 in 2000, #2,989 in 2010, and #4,209 in 2025. Of the 1,923 US girls named Emili since records began, 45% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 438 babies. Since 2010, 433 more have been named Emili.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Anyah, Mea, Avary, Jeslyn, and Janai.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Emili is usually pronounced EM-ih-lee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-li”.
Middle names for Emili
A few middle names that flow with Emili: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emili
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emili mean?
Emili is an American (modern coinage) and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emily; rival”.
What is the origin of the name Emili?
Emili has modern American and Latin roots. Emili is a variant of Emily, which comes from the Latin family name Aemilius, sometimes explained as rival or eager, though its meaning is uncertain.
Is Emili a popular name?
Not especially. Emili ranked #4,209 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Emili a boy or girl name?
Emili is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Emili?
Emili is usually pronounced EM-ih-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