US births per decade — source: Social Security Administration
Emily is predominantly a female name in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the 1980s. There are approximately 810,000 people named Emily in the US today.
The name Emily's root letters are EML.
When a word begins with the effervescent letter E, it tends to suggest the enthusiastic essence found in the words: excited, erotic, excellent, eek, exotic, expressive, and earnest. And because the letter M is the flagship of all things maternal and motherly, it’s hardly surprising that the EM combination expresses the gentle compassion found in the words: emotive, empathy, embrace, eminent, and empower. When the letter L (the icon of love, loyalty, life, lust, and learning)is added to the mix, it produces a uniquely engaging name whose emotional playfulness is firmly grounded in a spiritually empathetic core.
You often hear the word ‘genuine’ when people are describing EML personalities, for these are people who are incapable of pretending to be anything other than what they are. Truth is their battle flag and shield and you’ll never have to worry that your Emilys friends are trying to flatter or protect you. When they do feel compelled to put their $0.02c in, they will be careful about doing it in the most sensitive way possible. With these empathic instincts, Emilys will be the first to highlight your good points, offer you unconditional encouragement, and watch your back at the ATM.
Emilys are happiest when they are climbing their own hand-built ladders to success while the rest of us are looking for the escalator. They are rarely swayed by the expectations of society, nor do they feel a responsibility to ‘make it’ in a world they consider too focused on material possessions. It doesn’t seem to matter to them what kind of work they’re involved in; it’s rather a matter of how they can achieve their goals without expense to others.
A powerful streak of perfectionism pervades everything they do… but this is also where they can get into trouble. They are often so afraid of failure that they have a tendency to freeze up at critical moments -- particularly when situations call for important decisions or when success is close at hand. Fortunately, because Emilys are particularly self-aware, these setbacks are short-lived and ultimately trifling.
As much as they might shine in their careers, the Emilys’ inner lights are ignited by love and bonding. If you’re married to one, you are probably already familiar with their steady affections punctuated with bouts of forthright advice and counsel, and you’ll know that it takes a lot to get them riled up. Bumps in the road will be expertly smoothed over with the Emilys’ dry sense of humor, and with them around, you’ll never wont for companionship, sexual gratification, or chicken soup.
