Emily vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Emily Rank #25

Ella Rank #30

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #30 for Ella.

Is Emily or Ella more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Emily and Ella mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Emily and Ella boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.