Anastasia 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

Anastasia Rank #166
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #166 for Anastasia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anastasia ___

  • Anastasia Rose
  • Anastasia Marie
  • Anastasia Grace
  • Anastasia Claire
  • Anastasia Sophia
  • Anastasia 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 Anastasia

Sebastian Nikolai Katerina Ivan Alexandra

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anastasia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Anastasia at #166 in the United States.

What do Anastasia and Emma mean?

Anastasia means "resurrection" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Anastasia and Emma boy or girl names?

Anastasia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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