Emma vs Mailyn

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

Playground Safety Score

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Mailyn

Girl #3,553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved one by the lake"

Origin: Hebrew + Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,553
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, May, Lyn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mailyn Rank #3,553

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3553 for Mailyn.

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

Mailyn ___

  • Mailyn Rose
  • Mailyn Grace
  • Mailyn Anne
  • Mailyn Claire
  • Mailyn Louise
  • Mailyn Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mailyn

Evelyn Adalyn Rowan Jasper Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mailyn more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mailyn at #3553 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mailyn mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mailyn means "beloved one by the lake" (Hebrew + Welsh origin).

Are Emma and Mailyn boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mailyn is primarily a girl name.

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