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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Zariana Westlynn Ellagrace Laelani

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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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