Emma vs Milla

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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Milla

Girl #4,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Scandinavian Russian Serbian Croatian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,199
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Milla Rank #4,199

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4199 for Milla.

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

Milla ___

  • Milla Rose
  • Milla Grace
  • Milla Claire
  • Milla Jean
  • Milla Elise
  • Milla Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Milla

Anya Sasha Lara Vera Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Milla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Milla at #4199 in the United States.

What do Emma and Milla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Milla means "gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')" (Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Milla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Milla is primarily a girl name.

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