Ember vs Millie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Girl #137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ember, smoldering remnant"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,172
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ember Rank #137
Millie Rank #86

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 vs #137 for Ember.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ember ___

  • Ember Rose
  • Ember Jade
  • Ember Skye
  • Ember Wren
  • Ember Faye
  • Ember Dawn

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ember

Ash Blaze Storm Hazel Willow

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ember or Millie more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Ember at #137 in the United States.

What do Ember and Millie mean?

Ember means "ember, smoldering remnant" (Old Norse origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Ember and Millie boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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