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Emilly

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Pronounced EM-ih-lee /ˈɛm.ɪ.li/High

Meaning: Double-l spelling of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager' — common in BrazilMedium

In 30 seconds: Emily with a double-l heartbeat: Emilly keeps the classic 'striving' meaning in a spelling Brazil especially loves. Familiar music, fresh look.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
MeaningDouble-l spelling of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager' — common in Brazil
U.S. rank (2025)#2870 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,462

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319752025

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

Emilly is a double-l spelling of Emily — from the Roman clan name Aemilia, 'rival, emulating, eager'. Especially common in Brazil, the spelling travels with Portuguese-speaking families and individual stylists alike.

It registers thinly beside Emily. Rare, striving at the root, and Brazilian-warm.

Did you know? Emilly is a standard spelling in Brazil — a reality-TV winner made it famous there — showing how a single extra letter can give a global classic a local accent.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Emily — root etymology

Variations

EmilyEmiliEmilie

Nicknames

EmMilly

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If you like Emilly…

Emily— the standard spelling of the same name
Emilia— the flowing -ia sister
Amelia— the beloved cousin classic
Nathaly— shares Emilly's Latin roots
Janelly— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emilly mean?

Emilly is a double-l spelling of Emily, from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager'.

How do you pronounce Emilly?

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

Is Emilly a boy or girl name?

Emilly is a girl's name.

How popular is Emilly?

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

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