Avery vs Emilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Emilia Rank #43

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #43 for Emilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

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 Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Emilia more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Emilia at #43 in the United States.

What do Avery and Emilia mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin).

Are Avery and Emilia boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Emilia is primarily a girl name.

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