Abbigail vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbigail

Girl #3,980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy, father's joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,980
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbi, 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

Abbigail Rank #3,980
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3980 for Abbigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbigail ___

  • Abbigail Grace
  • Abbigail Rose
  • Abbigail Marie
  • Abbigail Lynn
  • Abbigail Faith
  • Abbigail Hope

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 Abbigail

Hannah Emma Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbigail or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abbigail at #3980 in the United States.

What do Abbigail and Emma mean?

Abbigail means "my father is joy, father's joy" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abbigail and Emma boy or girl names?

Abbigail is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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