Emma vs Ily

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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Ily

Girl #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,328
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ily Rank #3,328

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3328 for Ily.

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

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ily more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ily mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Emma and Ily boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ily is primarily a girl name.

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