Emilia vs Gabriella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Gabriella

Girl #106 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"strong man of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Hungarian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#106
Total SSA Count
2,496
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gabby, Ella, Gabi

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Popularity Comparison

Emilia Rank #43
Gabriella Rank #106

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 vs #106 for Gabriella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilia ___

  • Emilia Rose
  • Emilia Grace
  • Emilia Jane
  • Emilia Claire
  • Emilia Kate
  • Emilia Violet

Gabriella ___

  • Gabriella Rose
  • Gabriella Grace
  • Gabriella Marie
  • Gabriella Sofia
  • Gabriella Victoria
  • Gabriella Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

If you choose Gabriella

Isabella Valentina Sebastian Raphael Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilia or Gabriella more popular?

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Gabriella at #106 in the United States.

What do Emilia and Gabriella mean?

Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin). Gabriella means "strong man of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilia and Gabriella boy or girl names?

Emilia is primarily a girl name. Gabriella is primarily a girl name.

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