Emelly
Meaningrival, eager · English form of Emily
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,953 in 2006
8 babies were named Emelly in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,171 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Emelly, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emelly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmelly first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #4,953.
- TrendEmelly has climbed 4,171 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEmelly is an English form of Emily, which means “rival, eager”.
About the name Emelly
Emelly is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “rival, eager”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-lly”. US birth records list Emelly for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 32 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #4,953 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.3 | 187,668 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 90,744 girls |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 2020s | 3.8 | 260,870 girls |
Other spellings of Emelly
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Emelly
What does the name Emelly mean?
Emelly means “rival, eager” in English, as a form of Emily.
What is the origin of the name Emelly?
Emelly has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Emelly a boy or girl name?
Emelly is a girl name.
How popular is the name Emelly?
Emelly ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#4,953).