Girl name guide
Emily name meaning, origin and style
Emily is a Latin name commonly associated with rival; striving.
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- rival; striving
- Say it
- EM-uh-lee
Choosing Emily
A familiar classic with a literary, friendly feel.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.