Emma vs Milah

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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Milah

Girl #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear one"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic American Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,515
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Milah Rank #1,515

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1515 for Milah.

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

Milah ___

  • Milah Rose
  • Milah Grace
  • Milah Ann
  • Milah Jane
  • Milah Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Milah

Lila Elijah Nora Sebastian Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Milah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Milah at #1515 in the United States.

What do Emma and Milah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Milah means "gracious, dear one" (Old Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Milah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Milah is primarily a girl name.

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