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Elma vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #4584 for Elma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Elma and Emily mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Elma and Emily boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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