Amalia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalia

Girl #551 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German Dutch Romanian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Malia, Mali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amalia Rank #551
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #551 for Amalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalia ___

  • Amalia Rose
  • Amalia Grace
  • Amalia Sofia
  • Amalia Elena
  • Amalia Beatrice
  • Amalia Iris

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 Amalia

Sebastian Matteo Clara Isadora Felix

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amalia at #551 in the United States.

What do Amalia and Emma mean?

Amalia means "work, industrious" (Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amalia and Emma boy or girl names?

Amalia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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