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Hiram vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Hiram Rank #1,768
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Emily mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Emily boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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