Emely is a spelling of Emily that is common among Spanish-speaking families in the United States; it goes back to the Roman family name Aemilius, usually explained as "rival" or "eager". The single-l form sits between the English Emily and the Spanish Emilia. Emely has been in the US top 1000 since 2000, peaked at number 298 in 2005 and has stayed in the 400s and 500s for a decade, ranking number 503 in 2025.