Abagail vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abagail

Girl #5,943 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,943
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

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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

Abagail Rank #5,943
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5943 for Abagail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abagail ___

  • Abagail Grace
  • Abagail Rose
  • Abagail Mae
  • Abagail Jane
  • Abagail Lynn
  • Abagail Claire

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 Abagail

Elijah Samuel Hannah Naomi Benjamin

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abagail or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abagail at #5943 in the United States.

What do Abagail and Emma mean?

Abagail means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abagail and Emma boy or girl names?

Abagail is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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