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Emelly

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Pronounced EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emily/Emely — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rival; eager; industrious: Emelly spells Emily. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Emily/Emely — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11231 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619932025

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

Emelly is a spelling of Emily/Emely — from the Latin Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EM-uh-lee').

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

Did you know? Emily comes from the Latin Aemilia — variously 'a rival; eager; industrious' — Emelly is a spelling, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Emily — routes layered

Variations

EmilyEmelyEmelie

Nicknames

Em

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If you like Emelly…

Emily— the standard spelling
Emely— a kin spelling
Emilia— a fellow Em- girls' name
Emmalee— a sound-neighbor -ely girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emelly mean?

Emelly spells Emily — Latin 'a rival; eager; industrious' (from Aemilia); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emelly?

It's said EM-uh-lee /m..li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emelly a boy or girl name?

Emelly is a girl's name.

How popular is Emelly?

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

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