Abigiya vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abigiya

Girl #24,535 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my father's joy, cause of joy"

Origin: Hebrew via Amharic

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Amharic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,535
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Giya, Abi

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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

Abigiya Rank #24,535
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #24535 for Abigiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigiya ___

  • Abigiya Selam
  • Abigiya Tigist
  • Abigiya Mekdes
  • Abigiya Bereket
  • Abigiya Hiwot

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 Abigiya

Biruk Dawit Helina Meron Naomi

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigiya or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abigiya at #24535 in the United States.

What do Abigiya and Emma mean?

Abigiya means "my father's joy, cause of joy" (Hebrew via Amharic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abigiya and Emma boy or girl names?

Abigiya is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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