Emma vs Mila

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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Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mila Rank #33

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #33 for Mila.

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

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mila more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mila at #33 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mila mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin).

Are Emma and Mila boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mila is primarily a girl name.

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