Emily vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Boy #8,972 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Boy #9,193 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"cause of rejoicing"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emily Rank #8,972

Abigail Rank #9,193

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 vs #9193 for Abigail.

Is Emily or Abigail more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 compared to Abigail at #9193 in the United States.

What do Emily and Abigail mean?

Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin). Abigail means "cause of rejoicing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emily and Abigail boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a boy name. Abigail is primarily a boy name.