Emma vs Ilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilya

Boy #3,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,661
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilyusha, Il

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ilya Rank #3,661

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3661 for Ilya.

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

Ilya ___

  • Ilya Alexander
  • Ilya Nikolai
  • Ilya James
  • Ilya Dmitri
  • Ilya Theodore
  • Ilya Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ilya

Natasha Sasha Dmitri Vera Pavel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ilya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ilya at #3661 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ilya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ilya means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Ilya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ilya is primarily a boy name.

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