Aletha vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aletha

Girl #14,932 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,932
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Ale, Alet, Alety

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Ezella Samyiah Betha Sherrill

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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

Aletha Rank #14,932

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #14932 for Aletha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aletha or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aletha at #14932 in the United States.

What do Aletha and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aletha and Emma boy or girl names?

Aletha is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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