Emma vs Millar

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

Millar

Girl #39,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who grinds grain, miller"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,372
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Milly, Mill, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Millar Rank #39,372

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #39372 for Millar.

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

Millar ___

  • Millar Rose
  • Millar Jean
  • Millar Grace
  • Millar Mae
  • Millar Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Millar

Fletcher Cooper Harper Reid Archer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Millar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Millar at #39372 in the United States.

What do Emma and Millar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Millar means "one who grinds grain, miller" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Emma and Millar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Millar is primarily a girl name.

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