Abigail vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigail

Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Abigail Rank #32

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #32 for Abigail.

Is Abigail or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Abigail at #32 in the United States.

What do Abigail and Emily mean?

Abigail means "father's joy" (Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Abigail and Emily boy or girl names?

Abigail is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.