Emily
A English Form of Aemilia name with Australian ranking history from 2008 to 2025.
Popularity of Emily in Australia
2024 #52→2025 #43Up 9 places
Emily ranks 43rd for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 2nd in 2012. Since first appearing at 5th in 2008, it has moved down 38 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it rose 9 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #43 |
| 2024 | #52 |
| 2023 | #45 |
| 2022 | #40 |
| 2021 | #30 |
| 2020 | #26 |
| 2019 | #27 |
| 2018 | #21 |
| 2017 | #24 |
| 2016 | #16 |
| 2015 | #18 |
| 2014 | #10 |
| 2013 | #9 |
| 2012 | #2 |
| 2011 | #8 |
| 2010 | #8 |
| 2009 | #4 |
| 2008 | #5 |
Meaning
The name Emily is commonly linked to rival or eager.
In a nutshellEmily means “rival or eager”.
Origin
Emily is usually described as an English form of Aemilia.
Origin in briefEnglish Form of Aemilia
Quick answers
Questions about Emily
Is Emily a popular name in Australia?
Emily ranked #43 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Emily becoming more popular?
Yes. Emily moved from #52 in 2024 to #43 in 2025, a rise of 9 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #5 in 2008 to #43 in 2025.
Is Emily a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Emily appears as a baby girl name.
What does Emily mean?
Emily is most commonly linked to rival or eager.
What is the origin of Emily?
Emily is usually described as an English form of Aemilia.
Is Emily short for anything?
Emily is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Em, Emmy or Millie.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20