Emilly vs Leandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilly

Girl #3,838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,838
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Leandra

Girl #3,896 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion woman, lioness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,896
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lea, Lea, Andy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilly Rank #3,838
Leandra Rank #3,896

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 vs #3896 for Leandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilly ___

  • Emilly Rose
  • Emilly Jane
  • Emilly Grace
  • Emilly Claire
  • Emilly Anne

Leandra ___

  • Leandra Grace
  • Leandra Victoria
  • Leandra Rose
  • Leandra Maria
  • Leandra Valentina
  • Leandra Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Leandra

Alessandra Valentina Lorenzo Matteo Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Leandra more popular?

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 compared to Leandra at #3896 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Leandra mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Leandra means "lion woman, lioness" (Greek origin).

Are Emilly and Leandra boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Leandra is primarily a girl name.

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