Will my child share the name Emilly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Emilly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Emilly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Emilly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Emilly has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2681 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1689 in 2016. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Emilly a good choice for a distinctive name?

Emilly is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Emilly a popular baby name in the United States?

Emilly does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4844

Emilly

Emilly is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Emilly in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4844

About the Name Emilly

Emilly has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2681 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1689 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Emilly is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.