Emily vs Cordelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

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Emily Rank #25

Cordelia Rank #1,065

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Emily or Cordelia more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Emily and Cordelia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin).

Are Emily and Cordelia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Cordelia is primarily a girl name.