Emely Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emely is a name with Old French origins, derived from the Latin 'Aemilius,' meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' It has evolved through several historical forms and has gained popularity in the 19th century due to literary influences. The name is associated with positive traits and has a modern appeal, though it lacks biblical relevance.
The name Emely is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emely has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emely' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7580th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4571st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1514th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 382nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 458th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emely' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emely"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛməli/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Emely is derived from the Old French name 'Émilie,' which comes from the Latin 'Aemilius,' meaning 'rival' or 'eager.'
Meaning
rival, eager
Language Evolution
Aemilia, Aemilius, Émilie, Emely
Historical Usage
Emely gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly influenced by literary works and the romanticization of names.
Variants & Derivatives
Emily, Emilie, Emilia, Emma
Modern Popularity & Image
Emely is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with kindness and creativity. It is favored in various cultures.
Famous People
Emely De Leon, Emely Rose, Emely J. Rojas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emely"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emely"
"Emely" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18390th of 24088 | 16 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5714th of 9107 | 35 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7580th of 12526 | 40 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4571st of 19264 | 197 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1514th of 27321 | 1,527 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 382nd of 35406 | 13,130 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 458th of 30306 | 8,325 |
Regional Popularity of "Emely" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Emely" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.89% 2051st/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
73.89% 2723rd/3685 |
18.75% 839th/4475 |
32.63% 1695th/5194 |
17.00% 1074th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.64% 900th/4582 |
5.52% 285th/5164 |
5.73% 419th/7313 |
3.68% 275th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.95% 954th/3984 |
7.35% 330th/4487 |
5.85% 399th/6822 |
7.38% 463rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emely"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emely" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.