Emmily
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Emmily
The name 'Emmily' is a variant of 'Emily', derived from the Latin name 'Aemilia', meaning "rival" or "industrious." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in the 19th century, notably through the poet Emily Dickinson.
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Etymology
The name 'Emmily' is a variant of 'Emily', derived from the Latin name 'Aemilia', meaning "rival" or "industrious." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained popularity in the 19th century, notably through the poet Emily Dickinson.
Emmily currently ranks #8,520 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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