Addah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addah

Girl #69,488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ornament, adornment, beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,488
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ada, Addie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addah Rank #69,488
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #69488 for Addah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addah ___

  • Addah Grace
  • Addah Rose
  • Addah Pearl
  • Addah Claire
  • Addah Mae

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 Addah

Zillah Noah Miriam Enoch Ruth

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Addah at #69488 in the United States.

What do Addah and Emma mean?

Addah means "ornament, adornment, beauty" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Addah and Emma boy or girl names?

Addah is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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