Emma vs Twila

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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Twila

Girl #3,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twilight, between day and night"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,889
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Twi, Twily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Twila Rank #3,889

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3889 for Twila.

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

Twila ___

  • Twila Rose
  • Twila Grace
  • Twila Mae
  • Twila Jean
  • Twila Ann
  • Twila Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Twila

Pearl Ruby Cora Flora Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Twila more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Twila at #3889 in the United States.

What do Emma and Twila mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Twila means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin).

Are Emma and Twila boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Twila is primarily a girl name.

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