Girl
Emily
“rival, eager”
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 98 of 100Very popular
- Nicknames
- Em · Emmy
About the name Emily
Emily is a feminine first name meaning “rival, eager”, with roots in Latin. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Common nicknames include Em, Emmy.
Frequently asked about Emily
- What does the name Emily mean?
- The first name Emily means “rival, eager”.
- Where does the name Emily come from?
- Emily has its roots in Latin.
- Is Emily a girls' or boys' name?
- Emily is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Emily?
- Emily is one of the very popular first names.
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