Emma vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lilly Rank #259

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #259 for Lilly.

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

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lilly more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lilly mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Emma and Lilly boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lilly is primarily a girl name.

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