Emmily vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmily

Girl #6,670 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, striving to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,670
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmily Rank #6,670
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6670 for Emmily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmily ___

  • Emmily Grace
  • Emmily Rose
  • Emmily Jane
  • Emmily Anne
  • Emmily Claire
  • Emmily 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 Emmily

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry William

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmily or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Emmily at #6670 in the United States.

What do Emmily and Olivia mean?

Emmily means "rival, striving to excel" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Emmily and Olivia boy or girl names?

Emmily is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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