Latin girl name
Emily Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Emily means rival (debated). From the Latin family name Aemilia, whose own root is uncertain and may mean rival.
Emily is the English form of the Latin Aemilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius. The family name may come from a word meaning rival, though its origin is not certain. The name was known in medieval England but became widespread after the House of Hanover brought the German form Amelia into fashion in the eighteenth century, and Emily grew from there. Writers such as Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson gave it a literary air. It is soft, familiar and easy to pronounce everywhere.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Emily
EM·ih·lee
Emily has 3 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Emily
EmilieEmiliaEmelyEmEmmy
Well-known people named Emily
Emily Brontë, Emily Dickinson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emily mean?
Emily means "rival (debated)". From the Latin family name Aemilia, whose own root is uncertain and may mean rival.
How do you pronounce Emily?
Emily is pronounced EM-ih-lee.
What is the origin of Emily?
Emily is a Latin girl name.
How many syllables are in Emily?
Emily has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Emily?
Other spellings and forms include Emilie, Emilia, Emely, Em, Emmy.