What Emily means
Emily is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "rival, eager". It comes from English Emily, from Roman gens Aemilius (rival, eager); ultimately from Latin aemulus. It is pronounced EH-mee-lee.
The English form, used alongside the Spanish Emilia in Mexico.
Spellings and variants: Emilia.
Nicknames in Mexico: Emi. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
Related meanings: strength.
