Emily as a Female Name
Emily is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Emily for a girl get a name with a clear Latin heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Emily means “rival; from Roman family name Aemilius” and is of Latin origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Emilia, Emilie, Emmy, Emelia, Amelia.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Emily across all genders, see the complete Emily name meaning.
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Is Emily a girl's name?+
Emily is most commonly a girl's name. It means “rival; from Roman family name Aemilius” and is of Latin origin.
What does Emily mean?+
Emily means “rival; from Roman family name Aemilius” and originates from Latin.