Dilys vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilys

Girl #69,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, true, perfect"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,211
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dilys Rank #69,211
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #69211 for Dilys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilys ___

  • Dilys Rose
  • Dilys Mae
  • Dilys Grace
  • Dilys Anne
  • Dilys Jane

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 Dilys

Rhiannon Seren Anwen Gethin Rhodri

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilys or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dilys at #69211 in the United States.

What do Dilys and Emma mean?

Dilys means "genuine, true, perfect" (Welsh origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dilys and Emma boy or girl names?

Dilys is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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