Anurag vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anurag

Boy #8,809 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"love, attachment, devotion"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,809
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anu, Ragu

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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

Anurag Rank #8,809
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #8809 for Anurag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anurag ___

  • Anurag Kumar
  • Anurag Raj
  • Anurag Dev
  • Anurag Sharma
  • Anurag Singh

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 Anurag

Ananya Arjun Priya Rohit Kavya

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anurag or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Anurag at #8809 in the United States.

What do Anurag and Emily mean?

Anurag means "love, attachment, devotion" (Sanskrit origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Anurag and Emily boy or girl names?

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

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