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Emily vs America

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
America Rank #1,821

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1821 for America.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or America more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to America at #1821 in the United States.

What do Emily and America mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). America means "land of Amerigo Vespucci" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Emily and America boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. America is primarily a girl name.

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