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Emily vs Ophelia

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
Ophelia Rank #261

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #261 for Ophelia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Ophelia more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ophelia at #261 in the United States.

What do Emily and Ophelia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Ophelia means "help, aid" (Greek opheleia origin).

Are Emily and Ophelia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Ophelia is primarily a girl name.

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