Emma vs Zillah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zillah

Girl #6,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow, protection"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian/Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,129
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zill, Zia, Zilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zillah Rank #6,129

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6129 for Zillah.

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

Zillah ___

  • Zillah Rose
  • Zillah Mae
  • Zillah Dawn
  • Zillah Grace
  • Zillah Faith
  • Zillah Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zillah

Arabella Miriam Isadora Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zillah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zillah at #6129 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zillah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zillah means "shade, shadow, protection" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Zillah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zillah is primarily a girl name.

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