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Romilly

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Pronounced ROM-ə-lee /ˈrɑm.ə.li/High

Meaning: From the Norman place/surname Romilly — 'the estate of Romilius' (a Roman name) or 'of Rome'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of Romilly: Romilly is a Norman place-name — 'the estate of Romilius'. Lyrical, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the Norman place/surname Romilly — 'the estate of Romilius' (a Roman name) or 'of Rome'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7825 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132025

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

Romilly comes from the Norman place and surname Romilly — 'the estate of Romilius' (a Roman personal name), or 'of Rome' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, vintage, gently posh surname-name, on trend for girls in Britain (it also echoes 'Romily, Emily'; nicknames Romi, Milly).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-estate-of-Romilius at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Romilly means 'the estate of Romilius' (a Roman name) or 'of Rome' — a Norman place and surname-name, lyrical and vintage, on trend for girls in Britain (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROM-ə-lee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Romilly — place-name; routes layered

Variations

RomilyRomileeRomilly

Nicknames

Romi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romilly mean?

Romilly is a Norman place-name, 'the estate of Romilius' or 'of Rome'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Romilly?

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

Is Romilly a boy or girl name?

Romilly is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Romilly?

Romilly is a rare name in the U.S.

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