Emma vs Liliya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liliya

Girl #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, pure as a lily"

Origin: Latin lilium via Greek leirion

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,248
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Liya, Lila

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Liliya Rank #4,248

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4248 for Liliya.

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

Liliya ___

  • Liliya Sofia
  • Liliya Elena
  • Liliya Vera
  • Liliya Maria
  • Liliya Irina
  • Liliya Natasha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Liliya

Anastasia Natasha Mikhail Dmitri Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Liliya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Liliya at #4248 in the United States.

What do Emma and Liliya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Liliya means "lily flower, pure as a lily" (Latin lilium via Greek leirion origin).

Are Emma and Liliya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Liliya is primarily a girl name.

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