Emma vs Iliana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iliana

Girl #832 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of Troy (Ilium)"

Origin: Greek Ilion (Troy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Romanian Bulgarian Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ili, Ana, Lily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Iliana Rank #832

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #832 for Iliana.

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

Iliana ___

  • Iliana Rose
  • Iliana Grace
  • Iliana Sofia
  • Iliana Elena
  • Iliana Marie
  • Iliana Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Iliana

Adriana Viviana Catalina Sebastian Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Iliana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Iliana at #832 in the United States.

What do Emma and Iliana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Iliana means "from the city of Troy (Ilium)" (Greek Ilion (Troy) origin).

Are Emma and Iliana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Iliana is primarily a girl name.

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