Alissa vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alissa

Girl #1,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lissy, Lissa

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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

Alissa Rank #1,558
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1558 for Alissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

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 Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alissa at #1558 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Emma mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alissa and Emma boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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