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Emmaly

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Pronounced EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -aly ending gives a soft, modern look.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling of Emily: Emmaly means 'industrious; rival' (said 'EM-uh-lee'). Soft and familiar.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -aly ending gives a soft, modern look.
U.S. rank (2025)#11235 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719862025

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

Emmaly is a variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' It keeps the familiar sound with a modern -aly, rare in the U.S. against the classic Emily (said 'EM-uh-lee').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and familiar.

Did you know? Emmaly reworks the ever-popular Emily — from the Latin for 'industrious' — with an -aly ending for a soft, fresh look (said 'EM-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Emmaly — Spelling of Emily, Latin 'industrious'

Variations

EmilyEmmalieEmaly

Nicknames

EmmyEm

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If you like Emmaly…

Emily— the classic base name
Emmalie— a like Emma-Emily spelling
Emmalee— a like -lee spelling cousin
Emely— a like soft Emily variant

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmaly mean?

Emmaly is a spelling of Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.'

How do you pronounce Emmaly?

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

Is Emmaly a boy or girl name?

Emmaly is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emmaly?

This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Emily is very common.

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