Emily vs Nisan

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

Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Nisan Rank #9,155

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #9155 for Nisan.

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

Nisan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Nisan

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Nisan more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Nisan at #9155 in the United States.

What do Emily and Nisan mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Nisan boy or girl names?

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

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