Emilia vs Princess

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

Princess

Girl #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal daughter, daughter of a king"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Nigerian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Priss, Princy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilia Rank #43
Princess Rank #1,145

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 vs #1145 for Princess.

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

Princess ___

  • Princess Grace
  • Princess Divine
  • Princess Marie
  • Princess Faith
  • Princess Amara
  • Princess Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilia

Sofia Isabella Olivia Marco Sebastian

If you choose Princess

Prince Diamond Royal Glory Treasure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilia or Princess more popular?

Emilia is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Princess at #1145 in the United States.

What do Emilia and Princess mean?

Emilia means "Rival; to emulate; eager" (Latin origin). Princess means "royal daughter, daughter of a king" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Emilia and Princess boy or girl names?

Emilia is primarily a girl name. Princess is primarily a girl name.

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