Abishai vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abishai

Boy #4,395 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is a gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,395
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abi, Shai

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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

Abishai Rank #4,395
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4395 for Abishai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abishai ___

  • Abishai James
  • Abishai Emmanuel
  • Abishai David
  • Abishai Michael
  • Abishai Samuel
  • Abishai Joseph

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 Abishai

Joab Asahel Elihu Jedidiah Miriam

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abishai or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abishai at #4395 in the United States.

What do Abishai and Emma mean?

Abishai means "my father is a gift" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abishai and Emma boy or girl names?

Abishai is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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