Emily vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

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Emily Rank #25

Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #25 for Emily.

Is Emily or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Amelia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Amelia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.