Emily
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Emily
Emily derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, which likely comes from the Latin word "aemulus" meaning rival or emulator.
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Etymology
Emily derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, which likely comes from the Latin word "aemulus" meaning rival or emulator. The name entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest and became widely used across English-speaking cultures from the medieval period onward.
The name is predominantly used in Christian Western cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, though it has no inherent religious affiliation; it gained notable prominence in the 19th century through literary figures like Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson.
Emily currently ranks #34 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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