Emma vs Maileen

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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Maileen

Girl #16,198 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,198
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Mai, Mail, Maily

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Maileen Rank #16,198

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #16198 for Maileen.

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

Maileen ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maileen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maileen at #16198 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maileen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Maileen boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maileen is primarily a girl name.

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