Emma vs Lylah

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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Lylah

Girl #545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#545
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lyla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lylah Rank #545

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #545 for Lylah.

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

Lylah ___

  • Lylah Rose
  • Lylah Grace
  • Lylah Mae
  • Lylah Violet
  • Lylah June
  • Lylah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lylah

Isla Aria Milo Theo Ivy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lylah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lylah at #545 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lylah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lylah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Lylah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lylah is primarily a girl name.

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