Emely Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emely is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emely?
Emely is spelled E-M-E-L-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Emely at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Emely is considered a variant of the name Emily, which derives from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning “rival” or “emulating.”
- Origin
- Emely likely derives from the Latin root name Aemilia, commonly associated with Roman family names.
- Pronunciation
- EM-uh-lee · 3 syllables
Emely Popularity in 2025
Rank#503
Recorded Births590
- Girls usage fell 76 places to #503 and recorded 133 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emely Mean?
Emely is considered a variant of the name Emily, which derives from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning “rival” or “emulating.”
Origin: Emely likely derives from the Latin root name Aemilia, commonly associated with Roman family names. It is treated as a modern variant spelling of Emily used in English-speaking contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Emely?
PronunciationEM-uh-lee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Emely?
- History
- The name Emely appears as a contemporary variant of Emily, which has historical roots in Roman times through the gens Aemilia. Emely itself is observed mainly in recent usage without specific historical texts documenting its early use.
Emely Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 590 | #503 |
| 2024 | Girls | 723 | #427 |
| 2023 | Girls | 729 | #423 |
| 2022 | Girls | 702 | #446 |
| 2021 | Girls | 584 | #528 |
| 2020 | Girls | 578 | #523 |
| 2019 | Girls | 741 | #431 |
| 2018 | Girls | 649 | #484 |
| 2017 | Girls | 743 | #428 |
| 2016 | Girls | 650 | #481 |
| 2015 | Girls | 733 | #431 |
| 2014 | Girls | 768 | #417 |
| 2013 | Girls | 727 | #417 |
| 2012 | Girls | 785 | #395 |
| 2011 | Girls | 867 | #369 |
| 2010 | Girls | 998 | #319 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,042 | #315 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,092 | #306 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,025 | #325 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,068 | #309 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,079 | #298 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,006 | #315 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
When Was Emely Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
1,092 recorded births
National rank #306
2005 · Girls
1,079 recorded births
National rank #298
2006 · Girls
1,068 recorded births
National rank #309
2009 · Girls
1,042 recorded births
National rank #315
Where Emely Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #168 | 30 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| VA | #246 | 33 |
| NJ | #253 | 32 |
| NV | #292 | 9 |
| NY | #359 | 47 |
| CA | #392 | 84 |
| MA | #395 | 14 |