Emily
rival or striving (Latin via English)
Emily is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 81, with 65,861 records. It has 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
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Emily with common surname pairs
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Is Emily a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Emily is number 81, with 65,861 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.