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Kemily

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Pronounced kuh-MIL-ee /kəˈmɪl.i/Medium

Meaning: Kemily is a modern coinage formed by attaching a K- onset to Emily (from Latin Aemilia, of the Roman family name Aemilius, often glossed 'rival; eager'). The blend carries Emily's sound rather than a documented meaning of its own; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A K- twist on a classic: Kemily rides on Emily, from Latin Aemilia (said 'kuh-MIL-ee'). A modern blend whose routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningKemily is a modern coinage formed by attaching a K- onset to Emily (from Latin Aemilia, of the Roman family name Aemilius, often glossed 'rival; eager'). The blend carries Emily's sound rather than a documented meaning of its own; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#14330 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kemily is a recent coinage built from Emily, itself from Latin Aemilia (the Roman family name Aemilius, often read 'rival' or 'eager'). K- blends like this are common in modern U.S. and Latin American naming, where a fresh initial reshapes a familiar favorite. Kemily has no settled meaning of its own — the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-MIL-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, blended, and lilting.

Did you know? Kemily is Emily wearing a K — a modern blend also seen among Brazilian and Latin American families, where K- spellings of English names are popular. Its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-MIL-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Kemily — K- blend on Emily (Latin Aemilia); routes uncertain

Variations

KemelyKemillyKimily

Nicknames

KemMilMillie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemily mean?

Kemily is a modern blend of K- with Emily (Latin Aemilia). It has no separate documented meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kemily?

It's said kuh-MIL-ee /kəˈmɪl.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kemily a boy or girl name?

Kemily is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kemily?

Kemily is a rare name for girls in the U.S.