Annalee vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annalee

Girl #1,278 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,278
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Lee

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annalee Rank #1,278
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1278 for Annalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annalee ___

  • Annalee Grace
  • Annalee Mae
  • Annalee Ruth
  • Annalee Faith
  • Annalee June
  • Annalee Hope

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 Annalee

Emmeline Rosalie Ellie Josie Millie

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annalee or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Annalee at #1278 in the United States.

What do Annalee and Emma mean?

Annalee means "grace, God has favored me" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Annalee and Emma boy or girl names?

Annalee is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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