Emma vs Lilla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilla

Girl #4,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Swedish Finnish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,304
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil, Lily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lilla Rank #4,304

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4304 for Lilla.

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

Lilla ___

  • Lilla Rose
  • Lilla Mae
  • Lilla Jane
  • Lilla Claire
  • Lilla Grace
  • Lilla Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lilla

Flora Violet Hugo Finn Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lilla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilla at #4304 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lilla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lilla means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Lilla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lilla is primarily a girl name.

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