Ames 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

Ames Rank #2,018
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

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 Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Emma mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ames and Emma boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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