Rival; industrious; striving
Emilly is a variant of Emily, which originates from the Roman family name Aemilius. The name is derived from the Latin word 'aemulus', meaning rival, or the Greek 'aimylos', meaning wily or persuasive. This specific double-L spelling is a rare modern variation of the classic name.
Less common today
Emilly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,405 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian professional footballer
