Emily vs Julia

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

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Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Polish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Julie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Julia Rank #116

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #116 for Julia.

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

Julia ___

  • Julia Rose
  • Julia Claire
  • Julia Anne
  • Julia Marie
  • Julia Grace
  • Julia Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Julia

Oliver Sebastian Clara Sophia Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Julia more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Julia at #116 in the United States.

What do Emily and Julia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Julia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Julia is primarily a girl name.

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