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Amalia vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #551 for Amalia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Emily mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Amalia and Emily boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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