Emilly vs Leiani

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

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Leiani

Girl #3,786 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly flower, lei of heaven"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,786
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lei, Ani

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Popularity Comparison

Emilly Rank #3,838
Leiani Rank #3,786

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 vs #3838 for Emilly.

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

Leiani ___

  • Leiani Rose
  • Leiani Grace
  • Leiani Kai
  • Leiani Marie
  • Leiani Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Leiani

Kai Malia Keanu Lani Alani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Leiani more popular?

Leiani is more popular, ranked #3786 compared to Emilly at #3838 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Leiani mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Leiani means "heavenly flower, lei of heaven" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Emilly and Leiani boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Leiani is primarily a girl name.

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