Emily vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

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Emily Rank #25

Elma Rank #4,584

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

Is Emily or Elma more popular?

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

What do Emily and Elma mean?

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

Are Emily and Elma boy or girl names?

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