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Emily vs Irma

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #25
Irma Rank #2,608

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #2608 for Irma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Irma more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Emily and Irma mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Irma boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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