Dam vs Emilia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dam

Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,953
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Dam Rank #14,953
Emilia Rank #43

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dam ___

  • Dam Alexander
  • Dam James
  • Dam Michael
  • Dam Oliver
  • Dam Theodore

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 Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Emilia more popular?

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Emilia mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin).

Are Dam and Emilia boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Emilia is primarily a girl name.

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