Emilly vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilly

Girl #3,838 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,838
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emilly Rank #3,838
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3838 for Emilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilly ___

  • Emilly Rose
  • Emilly Jane
  • Emilly Grace
  • Emilly Claire
  • Emilly 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 Emilly

Olivia Charlotte James Henry Eleanor

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilly or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emilly at #3838 in the United States.

What do Emilly and Emma mean?

Emilly means "rival, eager, industrious" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emilly and Emma boy or girl names?

Emilly is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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