Emma vs Milly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milly

Girl #1,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,800
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Milly Rank #1,800

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1800 for Milly.

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

Milly ___

  • Milly Rose
  • Milly Jane
  • Milly Grace
  • Milly Belle
  • Milly Jean
  • Milly Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Milly

Archie Bertie Daisy Elsie Freddie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Milly more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Milly at #1800 in the United States.

What do Emma and Milly mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Milly means "strength in work, industrious" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Milly boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Milly is primarily a girl name.

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