Emely
Emely is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Work, industrious, or striving.
Origin and history
Emely is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Emily, which derives from the Latin family name Aemilius or the Germanic root amala meaning 'work'. It has gained popularity in the United States in recent decades as an alternative spelling. It offers a contemporary twist on a classic, enduring favorite.
Popularity in the United States
23,864 babies in the United States have been named Emely since 1880. It ranks #945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #462.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- NY (13.5 %)
- TX (13 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NJ (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 151 |
| 1980-1990 | 368 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,440 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,218 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,661 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,906 |
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi
Fun facts
- Emely represents a modern phonetic respelling of Emily, reflecting a common U.S. trend toward alternative letter combinations.
- While traditionally linked to the Latin surname Aemilius, it is also connected to the Gothic word amal, meaning labor or effort.