Aisling 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

Aisling Rank #4,617
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4617 for Aisling.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisling ___

  • Aisling Niamh
  • Aisling Caoimhe
  • Aisling Siobhan
  • Aisling Marie
  • Aisling Grace
  • Aisling Rose

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 Aisling

Saoirse Niamh Caoimhe Fionn Cian

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisling or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aisling at #4617 in the United States.

What do Aisling and Emma mean?

Aisling means "dream, vision" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aisling and Emma boy or girl names?

Aisling is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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