Emilie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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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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Popularity Comparison

Emilie Rank #1,386
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

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 Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and Emma mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emilie and Emma boy or girl names?

Emilie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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