Emma vs Lucilla

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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Lucilla

Girl #6,340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Diminutive of Lucia (light)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Roman English Spanish Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,340
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lucy, Luce, Lulu

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lucilla Rank #6,340

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6340 for Lucilla.

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

Lucilla ___

  • Lucilla Rose
  • Lucilla Mae
  • Lucilla Claire
  • Lucilla Jane
  • Lucilla Beatrice
  • Lucilla Florence

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lucilla

Cecilia Aurelia Vivienne Cordelia Octavia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lucilla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lucilla at #6340 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lucilla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lucilla means "Diminutive of Lucia (light)" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Lucilla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lucilla is primarily a girl name.

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