Emma vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Miles Rank #37

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #37 for Miles.

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

Miles ___

  • Miles James
  • Miles Thomas
  • Miles Edward
  • Miles William
  • Miles Alexander
  • Miles Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Miles more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Emma and Miles mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Emma and Miles boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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