Female Name · Latin

Emily Meaning

Industrious, eager, hardworking

1Numerology
#18Popularity Rank
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Quick Facts

Emily at a Glance

OriginLatin
GenderFemale
PronunciationEM-ə-lee
Popularity Rank#18
Peak Year1996-2007
Numerology1 — The Leader
Zodiac AffinityVirgo, Capricorn, Taurus
Meaning

What Does the Name Emily Mean?

Emily is the English form of the Latin Aemilia, derived from aemulus meaning rival or eager. The name has been steady in English-speaking countries for 400 years, sitting at #1 in the United States from 1996 to 2007 — one of the longest top-spot reigns in modern naming history. Literary heavyweights Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson cemented its association with quiet brilliance. A timeless, three-syllable classic.

Personality

Emily Personality & Numerology

People with the name Emily carry the vibration of numerology number 1 — The Leader. This means independent, bold, pioneering. The energy of Emily tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.

Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Emily into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Emily, the result is 1.

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Notable

Famous People Named Emily

⭐ Emily Brontë
⭐ Emily Dickinson
⭐ Emily Blunt
⭐ Emily Ratajkowski
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Variations, Nicknames & Pairings

Variations

Emilia, Emilie, Amelie, Emmaline

Nicknames

Em, Emmy, Millie, Mel

Middle Name Ideas

Rose, Grace, Anne, Jane, Claire

FAQ

Emily — Common Questions

What does the name Emily mean?

Industrious, eager, hardworking

Where does the name Emily come from?

The name Emily has Latin origins, with peak popularity around 1996-2007.

What is the numerology of the name Emily?

Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Emily reduces to 1 — The Leader. People with this name vibration are often independent, bold, pioneering.

Which zodiac signs match the name Emily?

The name Emily resonates strongly with Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.

What are similar names to Emily?

Common variations include Emilia, Emilie, Amelie, Emmaline.

Is Emily a popular name?

Emily currently ranks at #18 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 1996-2007.

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