Emma vs Jamila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamila

Girl #1,562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,562
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jami, Mila

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jamila Rank #1,562

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1562 for Jamila.

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

Jamila ___

  • Jamila Rose
  • Jamila Marie
  • Jamila Grace
  • Jamila Noelle
  • Jamila Anne
  • Jamila Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jamila

Leila Zahara Idris Malik Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jamila more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jamila at #1562 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jamila mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jamila means "beautiful, graceful" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Jamila boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jamila is primarily a girl name.

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