Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Emulating, Industrious, To Strive, Excel, Rival, Eager
Pronunciation: EH-mih-lee, /ˈɛməli/, EH M IH L IY
Popularity Rank: #365
Emily is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, which is thought to be from the Latin word aemulus meaning 'rival'. It has come to symbolize industriousness and diligence. Emily is a popular name in English-speaking countries.
The name Emily is of Latin origin and means Emulating, Industrious, To Strive, Excel, Rival, Eager, Laborious, God is My Oath, God is in Me. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Emily is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-mih-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛməli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH M IH L IY
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Emily is recorded 146,009 times globally, ranking it as the 365th most common name worldwide.
Emily is most prevalent in United States of America, with 54,635 occurrences, making it the 64th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Emily is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #64 | 1 : 33 |
| United Kingdom | #63 | 1 : 18 |
| Canada | #58 | 1 : 62 |
| Italy | #643 | 1 : 221 |
| South Africa | #428 | 1 : 508 |
| Hong Kong | #69 | 1 : 99 |
| Colombia | #550 | 1 : 307 |
| Malaysia | #358 | 1 : 619 |
| Mexico | #586 | 1 : 286 |
| Brazil | #459 | 1 : 319 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Emily from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 04:14 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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