Emily
rival or striving (Latin via English)
Emily is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #81 (65,861 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
rival or striving (Latin via English)
Emily is the English feminine form of the Latin nomen Aemilius. Introduced to the Philippines via American education and media in the early 20th century, it has remained a staple feminine given name across various social classes.
Derived from the Latin family name Aemilius (feminine Aemilia), meaning 'rival' or 'striving'. It became established in the Philippines through English language adoption during and following the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames such as Em, Emy, or Em-em. It is also frequently found in compound names like Maria Emily or Emily Rose.
Related forms
- Emilia Spanish
- Émilie French
- Emilie German
- Emilia Italian
Emily with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Emily
How do I use Emily with two Filipino surnames?
Emily is the given name. The full name is Emily + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Emily a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #81 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.