Ava vs Emilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilia

Girl #43 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Rival; to emulate; eager"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Swedish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
4,634
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emi, Mia, Milly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Emilia Rank #43

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #43 for Emilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Emilia ___

  • Emilia Rose
  • Emilia Grace
  • Emilia Jane
  • Emilia Claire
  • Emilia Kate
  • Emilia Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Emilia more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Emilia at #43 in the United States.

What do Ava and Emilia mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin).

Are Ava and Emilia boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Emilia is primarily a girl name.

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