Emily or Emili?
Two spellings, side by side.
Emily and Emili are two spellings of the same sound. Emily is listed with the meaning "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'" and Emili with "Eager; industrious". Emily is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Emily | Emili |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'. | Eager; industrious |
| Origin | Latin | Catalan |
| Gender | Girl | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | E-mily | E-mi-li |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Emily and Emili
Is Emily or Emili more common?
Emily is more often searched and saved on this site; Emili is also used.
Do Emily and Emili mean the same?
Emily: "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'". Emili: "Eager; industrious".
How do you say Emily?
In parts: E-mily. Emili is said the same way.
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