Emma vs Emmily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Emma Rank #2
Emmily Rank #6,670

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6670 for Emmily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Emmily ___

  • Emmily Grace
  • Emmily Rose
  • Emmily Jane
  • Emmily Anne
  • Emmily Claire
  • Emmily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmily

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry William

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmily more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmily at #6670 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmily mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmily means "rival, striving to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Emmily boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Emmily is primarily a girl name.

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