Emely
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- Name
- Emely
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Emely is a female first name that translates to "the imitator", "the diligent one", "the ambitious one", or "the brave one". This variant emerged in the 1970s as an alternative form of the English name Emily.
What does the name Emely mean?
The name Emely stands for "the imitator", "the diligent one", "the ambitious one", or "the brave one". This spelling is primarily regarded as the American form of the name Emilie. Originally, the name has Latin roots and is derived from the word aemulus, which means "rivaling", "imitating", or "eager". Additionally, Emely comes from the ancient Roman family name of the Aemilii. Aemilia is considered the main feminine form and is interpreted by name researchers as "belonging to the Aemilii" or more freely as "woman of the Aemilii". The first name has many variants, with Emilie being particularly popular in French-speaking areas. In Italy and Spain, Emilia is mostly used, while in English-speaking regions, the variants Emily and Miley are common. An uncertain derivation is that Emely is a diminutive of the Turkish name Emel, which means "hope".
Where does the name Emely come from?
The name Emely has its roots in English and American. Its origins lie in the Latin word "aemulus", which means "rivaling, imitating, eager". Furthermore, Emely can be traced back to the ancient Roman family name of the Aemilii. The Latin
How do you pronounce Emely?
The pronunciation of Emely is soft and consists of three to four syllables. In German phonetics, the name is usually pronounced as "E-me-ly" [ˈɛməli] or [ˈeːməli], with the bright initial syllable providing a sonorous presence. The closed final syllable gives the name a gentle conclusion. Emely conveys a modern and lively impression – friendly, international, and striking.
When is the name day of Emely?
The name day for Emely is celebrated on January 5.
Popularity
Emely is a highly sought-after first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 291st on the list of the most common female baby names. The name reached its best ranking in 2005, when it was 42nd. In the last ten years, Emely has been given as a first name about 3,100 times, placing it 209th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 168th position.
Nicknames & pet names
Amschely / Amy / Elli / Ely / Em / Emchen / Emcy / Eme / Emel / Emela / Emeley / Emelotta / Emelotte / Emem / Emi / Emike / Emma / Emme / Emmi / Emmie / Emmsch / Emmy / Empem / Ems / Emschely / Emsely / Emsen / Emsi / Emsling / Emy / Emyi / Ly / Meli / Mell / Melly / Mely
Similar first names
Famous people
- Emely Neubert (actress)
- Emely Osment (actress & singer)
- Emely Reuer (actress from Germany)
- Emely Rose (horror film character from 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose')
- Emily the Strange (comic character from the 'goth' scene)
Frequently asked questions about the name Emely
What does the name Emely mean?
The name Emely means 'the imitator', 'the diligent one', 'the ambitious one', or 'the brave one'.
Where does the name Emely come from?
Emely has its roots in English and American, but is derived from the Latin word 'aemulus', which means 'rivaling, imitating, eager'.
How popular is the name Emely?
The name Emely is particularly common in the USA and has numerous variants, with Emilie being popular in French-speaking areas and Emilia in Italy and Spain.