Alvah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvah

Boy #29,780 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,780
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Alv, Aly, Alie

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Gerad Macy Kareen Reinhard

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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

Alvah Rank #29,780

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #29780 for Alvah.

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alvah at #29780 in the United States.

What do Alvah and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alvah and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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