Emily vs Salome

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
Salome Rank #955

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #955 for Salome.

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

Salome ___

  • Salome Grace
  • Salome Rose
  • Salome Marie
  • Salome Eve
  • Salome Jade
  • Salome Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Salome

Miriam Esther Tobias Ezra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Salome more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Salome at #955 in the United States.

What do Emily and Salome mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Salome means "peace, peaceful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emily and Salome boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Salome is primarily a girl name.

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