Abigael vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigael

Girl #3,918 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,918
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gael

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigael Rank #3,918
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3918 for Abigael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigael ___

  • Abigael Grace
  • Abigael Rose
  • Abigael Lynn
  • Abigael Marie
  • Abigael Elizabeth

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 Abigael

Hannah Naomi Miriam Elijah Samuel

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigael or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abigael at #3918 in the United States.

What do Abigael and Emma mean?

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

Are Abigael and Emma boy or girl names?

Abigael is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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