Emma vs Lilymae

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lilymae

Girl #6,153 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower (purity, beauty)"

Origin: Latin via English

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,153
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lily, Mae, LilyMae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lilymae Rank #6,153

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6153 for Lilymae.

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

Lilymae ___

  • Lilymae Rose
  • Lilymae Jane
  • Lilymae Grace
  • Lilymae Pearl
  • Lilymae Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lilymae

Rosie Daisy Violet Hattie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lilymae more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lilymae at #6153 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lilymae mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lilymae means "lily flower (purity, beauty)" (Latin via English origin).

Are Emma and Lilymae boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lilymae is primarily a girl name.

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