Anu 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

Popularity Comparison

Anu Rank #9,138
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #9138 for Anu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anu ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Anu

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If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anu or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Anu at #9138 in the United States.

What do Anu and Emily mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Anu and Emily boy or girl names?

Anu is primarily a boy name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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