Alegra vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alegra

Girl #19,460 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful, lively, cheerful"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,460
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Ale, Legra

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alegra Rank #19,460
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #19460 for Alegra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alegra ___

  • Alegra Sofia
  • Alegra Maria
  • Alegra Rose
  • Alegra Isabel
  • Alegra Lucia

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 Alegra

Serena Vivace Aria Felicia

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alegra or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alegra at #19460 in the United States.

What do Alegra and Emma mean?

Alegra means "joyful, lively, cheerful" (Italian/Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alegra and Emma boy or girl names?

Alegra is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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