Emily vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Emily Rank #25

Alma Rank #472

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Emily or Alma more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Emily and Alma mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Alma boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Alma is primarily a girl name.