Cecilia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,238
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cece, Celia, Ceci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cecilia Rank #123
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #123 for Cecilia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilia ___

  • Cecilia Rose
  • Cecilia Jane
  • Cecilia Grace
  • Cecilia Louise
  • Cecilia Marie
  • Cecilia Faith

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 Cecilia

Sebastian Raphael Sylvia Augustine Vivienne

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cecilia at #123 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Emma mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cecilia and Emma boy or girl names?

Cecilia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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