Emilie vs Nathalie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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Nathalie

Girl #1,243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Christmas Day"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
187
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nat, Nath, Tali

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Popularity Comparison

Emilie Rank #1,386
Nathalie Rank #1,243

Nathalie is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Nathalie ___

  • Nathalie Marie
  • Nathalie Rose
  • Nathalie Claire
  • Nathalie Elise
  • Nathalie Sophie
  • Nathalie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

If you choose Nathalie

Isabelle Camille Henri Philippe Eloise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or Nathalie more popular?

Nathalie is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and Nathalie mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). Nathalie means "born on Christmas Day" (Latin origin).

Are Emilie and Nathalie boy or girl names?

Emilie is primarily a girl name. Nathalie is primarily a girl name.

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