Emma vs Lyla

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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Lyla

Girl #83 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night"

Origin: Arabic (variant of Leila)

Cultural Roots

English Arabic Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
2,944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ly

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lyla Rank #83

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #83 for Lyla.

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

Lyla ___

  • Lyla Rose
  • Lyla Grace
  • Lyla Mae
  • Lyla Claire
  • Lyla Jade
  • Lyla Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lyla

Isla Stella Aria Luna Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lyla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lyla at #83 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lyla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lyla means "night" (Arabic (variant of Leila) origin).

Are Emma and Lyla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lyla is primarily a girl name.

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