Emily derives from the Latin Aemilia, a root often linked to rivalry or striving, though over centuries of use the name has drifted toward suggesting industriousness more than competition. It's commonly read as describing someone diligent and quietly determined, with effort as the throughline rather than conflict.
The Moon answers those who are ruled by Venus, and Venus answers those ruled by the Moon. - Picatrix (Andalusia, ~1000.AD)