Alisa vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisa

Girl #1,445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Finnish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,445
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Alya, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alisa Rank #1,445
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1445 for Alisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisa ___

  • Alisa Marie
  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Grace
  • Alisa Ann
  • Alisa Lynn
  • Alisa Jade

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 Alisa

Natasha Katya Misha Sasha Vera

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alisa at #1445 in the United States.

What do Alisa and Emma mean?

Alisa means "noble kind" (Old High German origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alisa and Emma boy or girl names?

Alisa is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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