Emilia vs Gianna

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilia Rank #43
Gianna Rank #23

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 vs #43 for Emilia.

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

Gianna ___

  • Gianna Rose
  • Gianna Marie
  • Gianna Renee
  • Gianna Belle
  • Gianna Claire
  • Gianna Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

If you choose Gianna

Mia Lucia Marco Isabella Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilia or Gianna more popular?

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Emilia at #43 in the United States.

What do Emilia and Gianna mean?

Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin). Gianna means "God is gracious" (Italian origin).

Are Emilia and Gianna boy or girl names?

Emilia is primarily a girl name. Gianna is primarily a girl name.

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