Emma vs Gilly

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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Gilly

Girl #25,372 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,372
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Gil, Giy, Giie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Gilly Rank #25,372

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #25372 for Gilly.

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

Gilly ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Gilly more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gilly at #25372 in the United States.

What do Emma and Gilly mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Gilly boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Gilly is primarily a girl name.

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