Emma vs Lys

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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Stella Elena Hallie Caroline

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Lys

Girl #25,410 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,410
Total SSA Count: 6

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Lys Rank #25,410

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #25410 for Lys.

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

Lys ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lys more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lys at #25410 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lys mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Lys boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lys is primarily a girl name.

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