Amalthea vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amalthea Rank #25,573
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #25573 for Amalthea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalthea ___

  • Amalthea Rose
  • Amalthea Grace
  • Amalthea Jane
  • Amalthea Claire
  • Amalthea Wren
  • Amalthea Faye

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 Amalthea

Persephone Calliope Iris Orion Atlas

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalthea or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amalthea at #25573 in the United States.

What do Amalthea and Emma mean?

Amalthea means "tender goddess, nourishing one" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amalthea and Emma boy or girl names?

Amalthea is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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