Amira vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amira

Girl #136 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,176
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mira

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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

Amira Rank #136
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #136 for Amira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amira ___

  • Amira Rose
  • Amira Sofia
  • Amira Grace
  • Amira Jade
  • Amira Nour
  • Amira Lina

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 Amira

Layla Yasmin Nadia Omar Karim

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amira or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Amira at #136 in the United States.

What do Amira and Emma mean?

Amira means "commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Amira and Emma boy or girl names?

Amira is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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