The name Emily is an Irish baby name.

Emily name meaning and origin. This was about 46 of all the recorded Emilys in the UK. From the Roman surname Aemilius which was originally from the Latin word aemulus meaning rival. Meaning of Emily From the Latin for imitating or rivaling.

Girl name origins meanings. The princess Amelia Sophia 1711-1786 was commonly known as Emily in English even though Amelia is an unrelated name. Emily was derived from the Roman name Aemilia which may have evolved from the Latin word aemulus meaning hardworking or rival Amelia although similar has separate origins it was derived from the Germanic name Amalia.

Shes an artist a saint and a hard worker at heart as seen in her meaning industrious Derived from the Latin aemulari to emulate Emilys popularity has risen steadily over time thanks to her sweet sound and precious nicknames from the classic Em and Emma to the delicate Emmy. Emily is a feminine English name derived from the Latin origin name Aemilia which is the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius trying to equal or excel a name taken from the root word aemulus meaning rival. From the Latin name Aemilia meaning striving eager The name has been popular since the 1970s.

From the Roman surname Aemilius which was originally from the Latin word aemulus meaning rival. In 1891 there were 143 Emily families living in London. The name Emily meaning rival or industrious and hardworking comes from the Latin name Aemilia.

From The Name Book. The name Emily is primarily a female name of English origin that means To Strive Or Excel Or Rival. Over 10000 Names - Their Meaning Origins and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria or Arabic Baby Name Book.

The most Emily families were found in the UK in 1891. From the same root as the name Amelia. What is the Meaning of name Emily.