Amariah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amariah

Girl #1,290 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,290
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Ria, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amariah Rank #1,290
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1290 for Amariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amariah ___

  • Amariah Grace
  • Amariah Joy
  • Amariah Hope
  • Amariah Faith
  • Amariah Renee
  • Amariah Skye

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 Amariah

Eliana Seraphina Ezekiel Josiah Zariah

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amariah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amariah at #1290 in the United States.

What do Amariah and Emma mean?

Amariah means "promised by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amariah and Emma boy or girl names?

Amariah is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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