Rising since 2020, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Emili since 1974
Babies named Emili per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 438 |
| 2000s | 856 |
| 2010s | 314 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Emili is a modern spelling variant of the classic Emily, which has roots in the Roman family name Aemilius. The name Emily first entered English usage in the medieval period and has remained a perennial favorite. Emili itself has been recorded in U.S. data since 1974, but it remains a rare choice, ranking 4172nd in 2025 with only about 1 in 47,273 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2006, and since 2020 it has been on a slight upward trajectory. While it has not reached the top state level, its simplicity and phonetic clarity make it a straightforward alternative to more common forms like Emily or Emilia.
Emili is a spelling variant of Emily, derived from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. The name was popularized in medieval Europe, especially in England after the Norman Conquest, and has remained common through the centuries.
“Emili” around the world
Where Emili lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Millie
Sibling names for Emili
Names that share Emili's style, for a brother or sister.
