How to pronounce Emily (EM-i-lee)

Notes

Three syllables. Stress on the first syllable.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Latin

Meaning

rival, eager (from Roman family Aemilius)

Popularity

One of the most popular girls' names in Australia for decades.

Notable people

• Emily Blunt (British actress)
• Emily Brontë (English novelist)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Emilee
• Emilie