Emilee vs Lori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilee

Girl #1,693 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,693
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilee Rank #1,693
Lori Rank #1,525

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1693 for Emilee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilee ___

  • Emilee Rose
  • Emilee Grace
  • Emilee Ann
  • Emilee Claire
  • Emilee Jane

Lori ___

  • Lori Ann
  • Lori Lynn
  • Lori Beth
  • Lori Jean
  • Lori Kay
  • Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilee

Olivia Charlotte Ethan Liam Sophie

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilee or Lori more popular?

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Emilee at #1693 in the United States.

What do Emilee and Lori mean?

Emilee means "rival, industrious" (Latin origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Emilee and Lori boy or girl names?

Emilee is primarily a girl name. Lori is primarily a girl name.

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