NAME PROFILE
Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' It has a timeless charm, embodying qualities of intelligence, creativity, and determination. The name suggests a dynamic personality who embraces challenges and inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 898,296 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1999 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%NY — 20%MI — 20%VA — 19%
Notable People
Emily Dickinson (Poet, *Hope is the thing with feathers*) · Emily Brontë (Novelist, *Wuthering Heights*) · Emily Blunt (Actress, *A Quiet Place*) · Emily Ratajkowski (Model and Actress) · Emily Mortimer (Actress, *The Newsroom*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EmEmmyEmmie
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