Emily (given name)

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Emily
Given Name


The name Emily has literary associations, as with poet Emily Dickinson.
Gender female
Meaning "rival"
Origin Latin
Related names Amelia, Amelie, Emilia, Emilie, Emma, Em, Emmy,
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Emily is a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which was derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival."

Emily has been a hugely popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand; for the past decade, it has been the most common name given to girls in the United States.[1] It is also a common name in numerous other countries.[2]

"Emily also has literary associations, including Emily Dickinson, evoking images of a woman who is both beautiful and smart," noted a May 11, 2008 Associated Press article.[3]

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  1. ^ Social Security Administration
  2. ^ Behind the Name
  3. ^ "Emily, Jacob, again top list of most popular baby names. Associated Press. (5-10-2008)