Emily vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Noah mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emily and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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