Emily Laney

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Emily Laney — rival
322K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Emily Laney is a name that combines English origins. The first name Emily is a feminine given name of English origin. Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada. The surname Laney: Al Laney (Albert Gillis Laney; 1896–1988), American sportswriter Benjamin Lany or Laney (1591–1675), Bishop of Ely Benjamin Travis Laney (1896–1977), former Democratic Governor of Arkansas Betnijah Laney (born 1993), American basketball player Bill Laney (William Ross Laney; 1913–1998), New Zealand politician Brendan Laney (born 1973), professional rugby union player Chris Laney, bassist/guitarist and former member of Whiskeytown Danielle Laney, 1992 Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo David Laney (born 1949), Amtrak board chairman Deanna Laney, American murderer Emma May Laney (1886-1969), A. Emily is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 322K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Emily reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Emily

Meaning: rival

English

Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada.

Surname: Laney

English

Al Laney (Albert Gillis Laney; 1896–1988), American sportswriter Benjamin Lany or Laney (1591–1675), Bishop of Ely Benjamin Travis Laney (1896–1977), former Democratic Governor of Arkansas Betnijah Laney (born 1993), American basketball player Bill Laney (William Ross Laney; 1913–1998), New Zealand politician Brendan Laney (born 1973), professional rugby union player Chris Laney, bassist/guitarist and former member of Whiskeytown Danielle Laney, 1992 Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo David Laney (born 1949), Amtrak board chairman Deanna Laney, American murderer Emma May Laney (1886-1969), A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Emily is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Emily by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Emily Laney

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Emily Laney:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Emily?
The first name Emily originates from English. Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada.
When was Emily most popular?
The name Emily reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Laney?
The surname Laney originates from English. Al Laney (Albert Gillis Laney; 1896–1988), American sportswriter Benjamin Lany or Laney (1591–1675), Bishop of Ely Benjamin Travis Laney (1896–1977), former Democratic Governor of Arkansas Betnijah Laney (born 1993), American basketball player Bill Laney (William Ross Laney; 1913–1998), New Zealand politician Brendan Laney (born 1973), professional rugby union player Chris Laney, bassist/guitarist and former member of Whiskeytown Danielle Laney, 1992 Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo David Laney (born 1949), Amtrak board chairman Deanna Laney, American murderer Emma May Laney (1886-1969), A.
How common is the surname Laney?
The surname Laney is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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