Emili

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Pronounced EM-ə-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/High

Meaning: Spelling of Emily/Emilie — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' (or Germanic 'industrious')Medium

In 30 seconds: Emily, softly trimmed: Emili spells the classic — 'rival, eager' — with a single -i. Sweet, warm, and bright.

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MeaningSpelling of Emily/Emilie — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' (or Germanic 'industrious')

U.S. rank (2025)#4209 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,922

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Emili is a spelling of Emily/Emilie — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager', or Germanic amal, 'industrious'. A sweet, warm classic; the trimmed spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Emily. Rare, rival-or-industrious at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Emily comes from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' — Emili is a streamlined spelling (common in Scandinavian and Latino use), sweet and bright.

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Behind the Name — Emily — root etymology

Variations

EmilyEmilieEmely

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Emily— the standard spelling

Emilie— the French/Scandinavian form

Emely— a fellow spelling

Emelie— another spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emili mean?

Emili spells Emily — Latin 'rival, eager' (or 'industrious').

How do you pronounce Emili?

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

Is Emili a boy or girl name?

Emili is a girl's name.

How popular is Emili?

Emili is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Emily is more common.