Name comparison · girl names
Emily vs. Emma
In 2025, Emma leads at #3 among U.S. girls' names, with Emily at #34. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Emily | Emma |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #34 | #3 |
| Babies in 2025 | 5,451 | 12,754 |
| All-time peak | #1 in 1996 | #1 in 2008 |
| Uniqueness score | 13 / 100 | 3 / 100 |
| Strongest state | California (#16) | District of Columbia (#1) |