Zella vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Zella Rank #1,848

Emma Rank #2

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

Is Zella or Emma more popular?

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

What do Zella and Emma mean?

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

Are Zella and Emma boy or girl names?

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