Emma vs Jill

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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Jill

Girl #6,343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, child of the gods"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,343
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jilly, JJ

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jill Rank #6,343

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6343 for Jill.

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

Jill ___

  • Jill Anne
  • Jill Marie
  • Jill Elizabeth
  • Jill Grace
  • Jill Rose
  • Jill Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jill

Jack Kate Tom Sue Bill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jill more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jill at #6343 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jill mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jill means "youthful, child of the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Jill boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jill is primarily a girl name.

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