Emily vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Emily Rank #25

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #25 for Emily.

Is Emily or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emily at #25 in the United States.

What do Emily and Emma mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Emma boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.