Emma vs Mylee

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

Mylee

Girl #1,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiley, cheerful one"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,512
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mylee Rank #1,512

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1512 for Mylee.

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

Mylee ___

  • Mylee Grace
  • Mylee Rose
  • Mylee Ann
  • Mylee Jo
  • Mylee Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mylee

Riley Kylie Jayden Brooklyn Rylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mylee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mylee at #1512 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mylee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mylee means "smiley, cheerful one" (English origin).

Are Emma and Mylee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mylee is primarily a girl name.

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