Emily May
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Emily May
Emily derives from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning "rival" or "eager," and is related to the Roman family name Aemilius.
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Etymology
Emily derives from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning "rival" or "eager," and is related to the Roman family name Aemilius. May originates from the month of May, itself named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth, or alternatively from the hawthorn flower associated with the month.
Emily and May have been used predominantly in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and America, with Emily gaining significant popularity from the 19th century onward (notably borne by poet Emily Dickinson and author Emily Brontë), while May became common as both a given name and middle name during the Victorian era.
Emily May currently ranks #910 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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