Adrianna 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adrianna Rank #769
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #769 for Adrianna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrianna ___

  • Adrianna Marie
  • Adrianna Grace
  • Adrianna Rose
  • Adrianna Nicole
  • Adrianna Claire
  • Adrianna 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 Adrianna

Valentina Isabella Marcus Giovanni Bianca

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrianna or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Adrianna at #769 in the United States.

What do Adrianna and Emma mean?

Adrianna means "from Hadria (near the Adriatic)" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrianna and Emma boy or girl names?

Adrianna is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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