Rising since 2010, #3,249 for girls today.
Popularity of Emerly since 1997
Babies named Emerly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 230 |
Meaning & origin
Emerly is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. Its usage has been steadily rising since 2010, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025, when it ranked 3,249th. The name is given to approximately 1 in 33,485 girls each year, indicating its rarity. Texas has been the top state for the name. Emerly's appeal likely stems from its similarity to the well-liked names Emily and Emery, combined with the fashionable -ly ending seen in names like Paisley and Kinsley.
Emerly appears to be a modern invented name, formed after the pattern of popular -ly ending names such as Emily, Emerie, and Emery. It first appears in U.S. records in 1997. The name has no established historical or linguistic root outside of its resemblance to these existing names.
Where Emerly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Emmie
Sibling names for Emerly
Names that share Emerly's style, for a brother or sister.
