Emilly vs Zahira

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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Zahira

Girl #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, radiant, shining"

Origin: Arabic (zahir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,947
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Zahi

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Popularity Comparison

Emilly Rank #3,838
Zahira Rank #3,947

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 vs #3947 for Zahira.

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

Zahira ___

  • Zahira Amira
  • Zahira Leila
  • Zahira Fatima
  • Zahira Nour
  • Zahira Rania

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Zahira

Kareem Layla Omar Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Zahira more popular?

Emilly is more popular, ranked #3838 compared to Zahira at #3947 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Zahira mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Zahira means "bright, radiant, shining" (Arabic (zahir) origin).

Are Emilly and Zahira boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Zahira is primarily a girl name.

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