Emma vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Orla Rank #2,516

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2516 for Orla.

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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Orla more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Emma and Orla mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Emma and Orla boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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