Alice vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #62 for Alice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice 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 Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Alice and Emily mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Alice and Emily boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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