Amethyst 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

Amethyst Rank #1,324
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1324 for Amethyst.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amethyst ___

  • Amethyst Rose
  • Amethyst Grace
  • Amethyst Jane
  • Amethyst Mae
  • Amethyst Claire
  • Amethyst Elise

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 Amethyst

Jasper Violet Onyx Pearl Sage

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amethyst or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amethyst at #1324 in the United States.

What do Amethyst and Emma mean?

Amethyst means "purple gemstone" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amethyst and Emma boy or girl names?

Amethyst is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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