Emily vs Rosa

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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Rosa

Girl #662 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#662
Total SSA Count
440
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Rosa Rank #662

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #662 for Rosa.

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

Rosa ___

  • Rosa Maria
  • Rosa Elena
  • Rosa Clara
  • Rosa Luz
  • Rosa Isabel
  • Rosa Camille

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Rosa

Elena Sofia Mateo Diego Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Rosa more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Rosa at #662 in the United States.

What do Emily and Rosa mean?

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

Are Emily and Rosa boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Rosa is primarily a girl name.

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