Emi vs Jillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emi

Girl #995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful picture, painted beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#995
Total SSA Count
259
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emi Rank #995
Jillian Rank #1,133

Emi is more popular, ranked #995 vs #1133 for Jillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emi ___

  • Emi Rose
  • Emi Grace
  • Emi Kate
  • Emi Claire
  • Emi Jade
  • Emi Pearl

Jillian ___

  • Jillian Marie
  • Jillian Ann
  • Jillian Rose
  • Jillian Grace
  • Jillian Elizabeth
  • Jillian Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emi

Hana Yuki Kai Ren Sora

If you choose Jillian

Jennifer Michelle Melissa Kevin Brian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emi or Jillian more popular?

Emi is more popular, ranked #995 compared to Jillian at #1133 in the United States.

What do Emi and Jillian mean?

Emi means "beautiful picture, painted beauty" (Japanese origin). Jillian means "youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Emi and Jillian boy or girl names?

Emi is primarily a girl name. Jillian is primarily a girl name.

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