Amelia vs Emmily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

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Emmily

Girl #6,670 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, striving to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,670
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Emmily Rank #6,670

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6670 for Emmily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Emmily ___

  • Emmily Grace
  • Emmily Rose
  • Emmily Jane
  • Emmily Anne
  • Emmily Claire
  • Emmily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Emmily

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Emmily more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Emmily at #6670 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Emmily mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Emmily means "rival, striving to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Emmily boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Emmily is primarily a girl name.

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