Emma vs Killian

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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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Killian Rank #370

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #370 for Killian.

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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Killian more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Emma and Killian mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Killian boy or girl names?

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

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