Emily vs Liam

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
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Liam mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Emily and Liam boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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