Girl name
Emily name meaning
“rival; one who strives to match”
Emily is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning rival or one who strives to match. It is the English form of Latin Aemilia, the feminine of Aemilius. That Roman family name is traditionally associated with Latin aemulus, meaning rival or competitor.
What does Emily mean?
Rival; one who strives to match
In Indonesian: pesaing; yang menandingi
Origin and cultural usage of Emily
Emily is the English form of Latin Aemilia, the feminine of Aemilius. That Roman family name is traditionally associated with aemulus, meaning a rival or competitor.
Name combinations with Emily
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Emily, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Aprianti: associated with the month of April
- Tika: the Pleiades star cluster
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Meaning of each word
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Febrina: associated with February
- Anindya: flawless, blameless
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Emily Agustia
Meaning of each word
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Agustia: great, venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Devina: divine
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Emily Yuni
Meaning of each word
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Yuni: associated with the month of June
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Meaning of each word
- Emily: rival; one who strives to match
- Afrilia: born in April
- Wanti: possessing, endowed with
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How to pronounce Emily
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦩꦶꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮙᮤᮜᮤ |
Is Emily a girl’s name?
Yes, Emily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Emily ranks #2,552 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Emily
Famous people named Emily
- Emily · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Emily
What is the meaning of Emily?
Emily means rival; one who strives to match. Emily is the English form of Latin Aemilia, the feminine of Aemilius. That Roman family name is traditionally associated with aemulus, meaning a rival or competitor.
Is Emily a girl’s name?
Yes, Emily is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Emily?
Emily is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Emily have?
Emily has 3 syllables (E-mi-ly) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Emily?
Emily ranks #2,552 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Emily?
Some ideas: Emily Aprianti Tika; Emily Febrina Anindya; Emily Agustia.
Famous people named Emily?
Notable people named Emily include Emily.
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