Emely vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emely

Girl #425 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish English American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#425
Total SSA Count
723
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emely Rank #425
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #425 for Emely.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emely ___

  • Emely Grace
  • Emely Rose
  • Emely Marie
  • Emely Sofia
  • Emely Lynn
  • Emely Isabel

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emely

Isabella Sofia Emma Lucas Ethan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emely or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emely at #425 in the United States.

What do Emely and James mean?

Emely means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emely and James boy or girl names?

Emely is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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