Emily vs Abigail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #32 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew Avigayil from avi and gil

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Emily Rank #25

Abigail Rank #32

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

Is Emily or Abigail more popular?

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

What do Emily and Abigail mean?

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

Are Emily and Abigail boy or girl names?

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