Emma vs Kilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilian

Boy #1,052 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,052
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kili, Kill, Ian

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kilian Rank #1,052

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1052 for Kilian.

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

Kilian ___

  • Kilian James
  • Kilian Patrick
  • Kilian Sean
  • Kilian Finn
  • Kilian John
  • Kilian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kilian

Declan Niall Fionn Ronan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kilian more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kilian at #1052 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kilian mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kilian means "little church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Kilian boy or girl names?

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

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