Emma vs Zelie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelie

Girl #1,833 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"solemn, devoted"

Origin: Latin (via Azélie)

Cultural Roots

French Catholic Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,833
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zelie Rank #1,833

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1833 for Zelie.

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

Zelie ___

  • Zelie Marie
  • Zelie Rose
  • Zelie Claire
  • Zelie Louise
  • Zelie Anne
  • Zelie Marguerite

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zelie

Thérèse Bernadette Louis Celestine Anatole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zelie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zelie at #1833 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zelie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zelie means "solemn, devoted" (Latin (via Azélie) origin).

Are Emma and Zelie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zelie is primarily a girl name.

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