Back to Baby Names

Emily vs Emelia

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Emelia Rank #573

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #573 for Emelia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Emelia more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Emelia at #573 in the United States.

What do Emily and Emelia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Emelia means "rival, striving" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Emelia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Emelia is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons