Alys vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5224 for Alys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alys and Emma mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alys and Emma boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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