Emma vs Lilya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilya

Girl #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,532
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lilya Rank #4,532

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4532 for Lilya.

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

Lilya ___

  • Lilya Sofia
  • Lilya Anna
  • Lilya Marie
  • Lilya Nadia
  • Lilya Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lilya

Mila Katya Sasha Nadia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lilya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilya at #4532 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lilya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lilya means "lily flower" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Emma and Lilya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lilya is primarily a girl name.

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