Ashante 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

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Popularity Comparison

Ashante Rank #8,854
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #8854 for Ashante.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashante ___

No pairings available yet.

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashante or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ashante at #8854 in the United States.

What do Ashante and Emily mean?

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

Are Ashante and Emily boy or girl names?

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

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