Emily vs Gianna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Gianna Rank #23

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 vs #25 for Emily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emily ___

  • Emily Rose
  • Emily Grace
  • Emily Claire
  • Emily Jane
  • Emily Anne
  • Emily Kate

Gianna ___

  • Gianna Rose
  • Gianna Marie
  • Gianna Renee
  • Gianna Belle
  • Gianna Claire
  • Gianna Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Gianna

Mia Lucia Marco Isabella Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Gianna more popular?

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Gianna mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Gianna means "God is gracious" (Italian origin).

Are Emily and Gianna boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Gianna is primarily a girl name.

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