Amaryllis vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaryllis

Girl #2,708 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"sparkling, to flash or sparkle"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,708
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Rilly, Rillie

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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

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2708 for Amaryllis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amaryllis at #2708 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and Emma mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaryllis and Emma boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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