Emelie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emelie

Girl #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,492
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emelie Rank #4,492
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4492 for Emelie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emelie ___

  • Emelie Rose
  • Emelie Grace
  • Emelie Claire
  • Emelie Marie
  • Emelie Louise
  • Emelie 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 Emelie

Astrid Sigrid Maja Frida Elsa

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emelie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emelie at #4492 in the United States.

What do Emelie and Emma mean?

Emelie means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emelie and Emma boy or girl names?

Emelie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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