Aki vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aki

Boy #6,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"autumn"

Origin: Japanese 秋

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,161
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Aki Rank #6,161
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6161 for Aki.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aki ___

  • Aki James
  • Aki Lee
  • Aki Thomas
  • Aki Ren
  • Aki Kai

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 Aki

Kai Ren Hana Mio Sora

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aki or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aki at #6161 in the United States.

What do Aki and Emma mean?

Aki means "autumn" (Japanese 秋 origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aki and Emma boy or girl names?

Aki is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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