Emma vs Vilma

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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Vilma

Girl #5,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Finnish Hungarian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,876
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vil, Vili, Vila

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Vilma Rank #5,876

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5876 for Vilma.

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

Vilma ___

  • Vilma Rose
  • Vilma Grace
  • Vilma Sofia
  • Vilma Marie
  • Vilma Elena
  • Vilma Astrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Vilma

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Gunnar Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Vilma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Vilma at #5876 in the United States.

What do Emma and Vilma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Vilma means "determined protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Vilma boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Vilma is primarily a girl name.

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