Emma vs Mellie

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

✓ All Clear

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Magnolia Alice Ava Charlotte

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Mellie

Girl #7,625 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #7,625
Total SSA Count: 15
Nicknames: Mel, Mell, Melly

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Mellie Rank #7,625

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #7625 for Mellie.

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

Mellie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mellie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mellie at #7625 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mellie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Mellie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mellie is primarily a girl name.

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