Emily vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Olivia more popular?

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

What do Emily and Olivia mean?

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

Are Emily and Olivia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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