Amerie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amerie

Girl #2,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic via Emery

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,293
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Meri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amerie Rank #2,293
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2293 for Amerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amerie ___

  • Amerie Grace
  • Amerie Jade
  • Amerie Rose
  • Amerie Nicole
  • Amerie Joy
  • Amerie Simone

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 Amerie

Zara Kai Noelle Zion Ayanna

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amerie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amerie at #2293 in the United States.

What do Amerie and Emma mean?

Amerie means "work, industrious" (Germanic via Emery origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amerie and Emma boy or girl names?

Amerie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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