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Amily

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Pronounced AM-uh-lee /ˈæm.ə.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emily — from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious'Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; industrious: Amily spells Emily. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Emily — from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious'
U.S. rank (2024)#9571 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amily is a spelling of Emily — from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'AM-uh-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Emily. Rare in this form, rival-and-industrious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Emily comes from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious' — Amily is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'AM-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Emily — Latin etymology

Variations

EmilyEmelyEmilee

Nicknames

Ami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amily mean?

Amily spells Emily — Latin 'rival; eager; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Amily?

It's said AM-uh-lee /ˈæm.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amily a boy or girl name?

Amily is a girl's name.

How popular is Amily?

Amily is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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