I certainly wouldn't use
Emily now. It's way too popular. However, I still really like the name. If I didn't hear
Emily everyday and know gazillions of them, I *would* consider using it. It's such a pretty sound. It's gentle and calming, and not at all gaudy or pretentious.
If for some reason I ended up with a partner committed to using
Emily as a first name, I'd call her
Emmie.
To me
Emily Susannah is just perfection as combo.