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SHAHR-luht
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Emilly
GirlLatin, Portuguese· “variant of Emily, rival”
- Meaning
- variant of Emily, rival
- Origin
- Latin, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- EH-mih-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,870
- US babies 2025
- 59
- Best rank
- #2,397 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Emilly
Emilly is a Latin and Portuguese name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emily, rival”.
Emilly is a variant spelling of Emily, from the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly from aemulus, rival. Emily became popular in the English-speaking world in the eighteenth century and has remained a classic. The doubled l appears in Brazil and Portugal, where Emilly is a common spelling. It is said EH-mih-lee. Emily, Emilie and Emely are related spellings. Em and Millie are natural short forms. The spelling gives a classic name a Brazilian touch.
Popularity over time
Emilly first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,397 in 2003, the same year it reached its highest count of 69 babies. In 2025, 59 babies were named Emilly, and it ranked #2,870 nationally. That is 60% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #10,853 in 1980, #2,602 in 2000, #3,221 in 2010, and #2,870 in 2025. Of the 1,462 US girls named Emilly since records began, 41% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 321 babies. Since 2010, 499 more have been named Emilly.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kareena, Aine, Kasia, Taliya, and Anusha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emilly ranked highest in California, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1871 | 11 |
| New York | #2189 | 5 |
| Texas | #3044 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Emilly is usually pronounced EH-mih-lee, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ly”.
Middle names for Emilly
A few middle names that flow with Emilly: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emilly
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilly mean?
Emilly is a Latin and Portuguese name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emily, rival”.
What is the origin of the name Emilly?
Emilly has Latin and Portuguese roots. Emilly is a variant spelling of Emily, from the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly from aemulus, rival.
Is Emilly a popular name?
Not especially. Emilly ranked #2,870 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Emilly a boy or girl name?
Emilly is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Emilly?
Emilly is usually pronounced EH-mih-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