Ama vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ama

Girl #6,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,604
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Ama Rank #6,604
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6604 for Ama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ama ___

  • Ama Rose
  • Ama Grace
  • Ama Joy
  • Ama Pearl
  • Ama Adwoa
  • Ama Kofi

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 Ama

Kofi Kwame Adjoa Abena Kojo

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Emma mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ama and Emma boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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