Emily is the #1 most popular baby name for girls.
Baby Name's History:
The name Emily has two possible histories. Some say it is derived from the Roman name "Aemilius," a Roman family name used in Medieval times in the Latinate feminine form "Aemilia." Others say Emily is German in origin.
Baby Name's Meaning: Emily means "eager," "rival," or "industrious."
Baby Name's Popularity over time:
Emily has been one of the top 1,000 most popular baby names for girls in the U.S. every decade since 1880, but it has become most popular since 1970.
Nicknames: Em, Emi, Emmie, Emmy, Milly, Emma
Famous people named Emily include Emily Carr (artist) and Emily Dickinson (poet). Meg Ryan's birth name is Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra.
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