Abril 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

Abril Rank #1,163
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1163 for Abril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abril ___

  • Abril Sol
  • Abril Luna
  • Abril Rose
  • Abril Elena
  • Abril Valentina
  • Abril Sofia

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 Abril

Maya Isla Diego Mateo Luna

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abril or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Abril at #1163 in the United States.

What do Abril and Emma mean?

Abril means "opening, to open" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Abril and Emma boy or girl names?

Abril is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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