Emma vs Lilyan

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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Lilyan

Girl #3,961 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin (lilium)

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,961
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lyla

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lilyan Rank #3,961

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3961 for Lilyan.

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

Lilyan ___

  • Lilyan Rose
  • Lilyan Grace
  • Lilyan Mae
  • Lilyan Claire
  • Lilyan June
  • Lilyan Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lilyan

Violet Daisy Oliver Leo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lilyan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilyan at #3961 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lilyan mean?

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

Are Emma and Lilyan boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lilyan is primarily a girl name.

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