Amiah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiah

Girl #1,678 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my people, close to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amiah Rank #1,678
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1678 for Amiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiah ___

  • Amiah Rose
  • Amiah Grace
  • Amiah Lynn
  • Amiah Faith
  • Amiah Nicole
  • Amiah Jade

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 Amiah

Aliyah Saniyah Amara Destiny Zaria

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amiah at #1678 in the United States.

What do Amiah and Emma mean?

Amiah means "my people, close to God" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amiah and Emma boy or girl names?

Amiah is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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