The nameEmy

Emy is a short, sweet spelling close to Amy and Emmy.

Meaning

Emy is usually read as a pet form of Emma or Emily.

Origin

Modern.

History

In the United States Emy reached its best rank, 2665th, in 2024.

Emy in other languages

Emy is a French spelling of Emmy, a pet form of Emma, Emily or Amy. Emmy is used in English and German.

Popularity of the name Emy

Emy in the United States

2670thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (65 births)
1,434babies named Emy in the United States since 1880
03365 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Emy was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 370 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Emy. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Emy in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 54 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.

Emy in France

44thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (1,340 births)
20,340babies named Emy in France since 1900
06701,340 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Emy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 9,625 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Emy. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Emy in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,131 births a year.

Emy in Belgium

154thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2019peak year (98 births)
1,510babies named Emy in Belgium since 1995
04998 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Emy

Names from the same generation as Emy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emy mean?

Emy is usually read as a pet form of Emma or Emily.

What is the origin of the name Emy?

Modern.

Is Emy a girl's or a boy's name?

Emy is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Emy?

In 2024, Emy was the 2670th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 65 births.

What are the variants of the name Emy?

Variants and related names of Emy include Emma.

What are good sibling names for Emy?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ilyana, Lyana, Lya and Aziza for a sister, Mylan, Émile, Adel and Ayoub for a brother.