Emilia vs Josie

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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Josie

Girl #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
2,893
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilia Rank #43
Josie Rank #88

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 vs #88 for Josie.

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

Josie ___

  • Josie Mae
  • Josie Rose
  • Josie Kate
  • Josie Jane
  • Josie Claire
  • Josie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

If you choose Josie

Daisy Rosie Nellie Archie Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilia or Josie more popular?

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Josie at #88 in the United States.

What do Emilia and Josie mean?

Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin). Josie means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilia and Josie boy or girl names?

Emilia is primarily a girl name. Josie is primarily a girl name.

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