Emma vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emma Rank #2

Zella Rank #1,848

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1848 for Zella.

Is Emma or Zella more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zella mean?

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

Are Emma and Zella boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.