Adalee vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adalee

Girl #805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble clearing"

Origin: Germanic/Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#805
Total SSA Count
349
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ada, Lee, Addie

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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

Adalee Rank #805
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #805 for Adalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adalee ___

  • Adalee Grace
  • Adalee Mae
  • Adalee Rose
  • Adalee Claire
  • Adalee Joy
  • Adalee Beth

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 Adalee

Emery Hadley Everly Grayson Brayden

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adalee or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Adalee at #805 in the United States.

What do Adalee and Emma mean?

Adalee means "noble clearing" (Germanic/Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Adalee and Emma boy or girl names?

Adalee is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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