Abigayle vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Abigayle Rank #5,586
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5586 for Abigayle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigayle ___

  • Abigayle Grace
  • Abigayle Rose
  • Abigayle Mae
  • Abigayle Joy
  • Abigayle Claire
  • Abigayle Faith

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 Abigayle

Hannah Naomi Elijah Samuel Sarah

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigayle or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abigayle at #5586 in the United States.

What do Abigayle and Emma mean?

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

Are Abigayle and Emma boy or girl names?

Abigayle is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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