Adaline vs Emily

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
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adaline Rank #194
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #194 for Adaline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adaline ___

  • Adaline Rose
  • Adaline Grace
  • Adaline Mae
  • Adaline Claire
  • Adaline Jane
  • Adaline Elise

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 Adaline

Violet Eloise Clara Oliver Theodore

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adaline or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Adaline at #194 in the United States.

What do Adaline and Emily mean?

Adaline means "noble kind" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Adaline and Emily boy or girl names?

Adaline is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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