Anna vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Anna Rank #94

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #94 for Anna.

Is Anna or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Anna at #94 in the United States.

What do Anna and Emily mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Anna and Emily boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.