Emma vs Millie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Millie Rank #86

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #86 for Millie.

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

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Millie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Millie at #86 in the United States.

What do Emma and Millie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are Emma and Millie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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