Aba vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #30013 for Aba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aba at #30013 in the United States.

What do Aba and Emma mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aba and Emma boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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