Emily Seiler

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Emily Seiler — rival
322K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Emily Seiler 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 Seiler: Alexander Seiler I (1819–1891), Swiss Hotel Pioneer Bernhard Seiler (1930–2025), Swiss agronomist and politician Cole Seiler (born 1994), American former soccer player Hanspeter Seiler (born 1933), Swiss former politician Hermann Seiler (1876–1961), Swiss Hotel Pioneer & Politician Jack Seiler (born 1963), American politician and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jacques Seiler (1928–2004), French actor Jordan Seiler, American public space artist Kerim Seiler (born 1974), Swiss artist and architect Les Seiler (born 1941), American politician from Nebraska Lewis Seiler (1890–1964), American fil. 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: Seiler

French

Alexander Seiler I (1819–1891), Swiss Hotel Pioneer Bernhard Seiler (1930–2025), Swiss agronomist and politician Cole Seiler (born 1994), American former soccer player Hanspeter Seiler (born 1933), Swiss former politician Hermann Seiler (1876–1961), Swiss Hotel Pioneer & Politician Jack Seiler (born 1963), American politician and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jacques Seiler (1928–2004), French actor Jordan Seiler, American public space artist Kerim Seiler (born 1974), Swiss artist and architect Les Seiler (born 1941), American politician from Nebraska Lewis Seiler (1890–1964), American fil.

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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 Seiler

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 Seiler:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Seiler?
The surname Seiler originates from French. Alexander Seiler I (1819–1891), Swiss Hotel Pioneer Bernhard Seiler (1930–2025), Swiss agronomist and politician Cole Seiler (born 1994), American former soccer player Hanspeter Seiler (born 1933), Swiss former politician Hermann Seiler (1876–1961), Swiss Hotel Pioneer & Politician Jack Seiler (born 1963), American politician and Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jacques Seiler (1928–2004), French actor Jordan Seiler, American public space artist Kerim Seiler (born 1974), Swiss artist and architect Les Seiler (born 1941), American politician from Nebraska Lewis Seiler (1890–1964), American fil.
What are the origins of the name Emily Seiler?
The name Emily Seiler combines two different traditions: the first name Emily has English roots, while the surname Seiler originates from French.
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