Emma vs Myla

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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Myla

Girl #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

American English Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Mya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Myla Rank #186

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #186 for Myla.

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

Myla ___

  • Myla Rose
  • Myla Jane
  • Myla Grace
  • Myla Kate
  • Myla Anne
  • Myla Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Myla

Aria Elias Nora Asher Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Myla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Myla at #186 in the United States.

What do Emma and Myla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Myla means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Myla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Myla is primarily a girl name.

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