The name Emily is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Emily is: Industrious; striving. From the name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius.Also a.he name Emily is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Emily is: Hard working. French Meaning: The name Emily is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Emily is: Industrious.