Emma vs Ilana

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

Playground Safety Score

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Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ilana Rank #2,468

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2468 for Ilana.

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

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ilana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ilana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Ilana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ilana is primarily a girl name.

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