Stella vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stella

Girl #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Star"

Origin: Latin

Italian English German Dutch American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

✓ All Clear

Stella Rank #49

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #49 for Stella.

Is Stella or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Stella at #49 in the United States.

What do Stella and Emma mean?

Stella means "Star" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Stella and Emma boy or girl names?

Stella is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.