Abigale vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigale

Girl #5,112 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"My father is joyful; father of exultation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,112
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Abi, Abig, Abigy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abigale Rank #5,112
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5112 for Abigale.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigale ___

  • Abigale Rose
  • Abigale Mae
  • Abigale Grace
  • Abigale Claire
  • Abigale Jane

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 Abigale

Emma Sophia Charlotte Olivia Benjamin

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigale or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abigale at #5112 in the United States.

What do Abigale and Emma mean?

Abigale means "My father is joyful; father of exultation" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abigale and Emma boy or girl names?

Abigale is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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