Ada vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ada Rank #193
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #193 for Ada.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ada ___

  • Ada Rose
  • Ada Louise
  • Ada Grace
  • Ada Jane
  • Ada Pearl
  • Ada Claire

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ada

Iris Violet Hazel Felix Oscar

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ada or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ada at #193 in the United States.

What do Ada and Emily mean?

Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Ada and Emily boy or girl names?

Ada is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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