Andrea vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

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 Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Emma mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Andrea and Emma boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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