Emeli vs Frieda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emeli

Girl #3,848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,848
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emi, Emmie

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Frieda

Girl #4,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, beloved peace"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Jewish European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,011
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fri, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emeli Rank #3,848
Frieda Rank #4,011

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 vs #4011 for Frieda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emeli ___

  • Emeli Rose
  • Emeli Grace
  • Emeli Jane
  • Emeli Claire
  • Emeli Ann

Frieda ___

  • Frieda Rose
  • Frieda Louise
  • Frieda Marie
  • Frieda Anna
  • Frieda Kate
  • Frieda Elisabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emeli

Sophie Charlotte Olivia Liam Ethan

If you choose Frieda

Helga Ingrid Gertrude Otto Wilhelm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emeli or Frieda more popular?

Emeli is more popular, ranked #3848 compared to Frieda at #4011 in the United States.

What do Emeli and Frieda mean?

Emeli means "rival, eager to excel, industrious" (Latin origin). Frieda means "peaceful, beloved peace" (Old High German origin).

Are Emeli and Frieda boy or girl names?

Emeli is primarily a girl name. Frieda is primarily a girl name.

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