Emma vs Ashley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Emma Rank #2

Ashley Rank #124

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #124 for Ashley.

Is Emma or Ashley more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ashley at #124 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ashley mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Ashley boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ashley is primarily a girl name.