Rising since 1985, #2,859 for girls today.
Popularity of Emilly since 1975
Babies named Emilly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 272 |
| 2000s | 603 |
| 2010s | 321 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Emilly is a spelling variant of the enduringly popular Emily, a name that has been a staple in the United States for decades. While Emily has consistently ranked in the top 10 or top 20 for many years, the variant spelling Emilly has remained far less common. First recorded in 1975, Emilly saw its peak popularity in 2003, and has since experienced a gradual rise since 1985. In 2025, it ranked 2859, with about 1 in every 27,242 baby girls receiving the name. Geographically, the name has been most frequently used in California, New York, and Texas. As a modern English coinage, Emilly reflects the trend of personalizing established names through alternate spellings, offering a distinctive twist on a classic.
Emilly is a spelling variant of the established name Emily, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Aemilius (from Latin aemulus, 'rival'). The spelling Emilly emerged as a phonetic or ornamental variant, likely influenced by the popularity of the double 'l' in names like Emily and Millie. It has been in use since the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Emilly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emilly” around the world
Where Emilly 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, Lily
Sibling names for Emilly
Names that share Emilly's style, for a brother or sister.
