Abraham vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

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 Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Emma mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abraham and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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