Cillian vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cillian Rank #464
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #464 for Cillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cillian ___

  • Cillian James
  • Cillian Patrick
  • Cillian Michael
  • Cillian Finn
  • Cillian Declan
  • Cillian Joseph

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 Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cillian or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Emma mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cillian and Emma boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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