Amaiya vs Emilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaiya

Girl #3,664 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"night rain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Arabic American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,664
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Maya, Mai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emilly

Girl #3,838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,838
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaiya Rank #3,664
Emilly Rank #3,838

Amaiya is more popular, ranked #3664 vs #3838 for Emilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaiya ___

  • Amaiya Rose
  • Amaiya Grace
  • Amaiya Simone
  • Amaiya Jade
  • Amaiya Faith
  • Amaiya Nicole

Emilly ___

  • Emilly Rose
  • Emilly Jane
  • Emilly Grace
  • Emilly Claire
  • Emilly Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaiya

Zara Amara Khalil Idris Nadia

If you choose Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaiya or Emilly more popular?

Amaiya is more popular, ranked #3664 compared to Emilly at #3838 in the United States.

What do Amaiya and Emilly mean?

Amaiya means "night rain" (Japanese origin). Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin).

Are Amaiya and Emilly boy or girl names?

Amaiya is primarily a girl name. Emilly is primarily a girl name.

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