Emily vs Valerie

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

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Valerie

Girl #147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy, from the Latin valere"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#147
Total SSA Count
1,985
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Valli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Valerie Rank #147

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #147 for Valerie.

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

Valerie ___

  • Valerie Anne
  • Valerie Rose
  • Valerie Elizabeth
  • Valerie Marie
  • Valerie Jane
  • Valerie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emily

Ethan Noah Sophie Lily William

If you choose Valerie

Vivienne Genevieve Dominic Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Valerie more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Valerie at #147 in the United States.

What do Emily and Valerie mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Valerie means "strong, healthy, from the Latin valere" (Latin origin).

Are Emily and Valerie boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Valerie is primarily a girl name.

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