US Popularity Rank: 8302

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Rival; Laborious; Eager

Emilly is a girl’s name derived from the Latin Aemilia and a respelling of the classically feminine Emily. Meaning “rival,” “laborious,” and “eager,” baby’s impressive growth from a caterpillar to a butterfly won’t go unnoticed by the world around them. While Emily has remained a consistent favorite throughout the decades, the more elusive Emilly surprises when seen in writing. The extra “l” in Emilly means there’s more of the name to love.