Emma vs Ileen

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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Esther Madison Ximena Daisy

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Ileen

Girl #38,772 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,772
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Ile, Ily, Ilie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Ileen Rank #38,772

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #38772 for Ileen.

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

Ileen ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ileen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ileen at #38772 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ileen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Ileen boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ileen is primarily a girl name.

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