Annie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annie

Girl #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,564
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ann, Nan

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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

Annie Rank #192
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #192 for Annie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annie ___

  • Annie Rose
  • Annie Marie
  • Annie Grace
  • Annie Elizabeth
  • Annie Jane
  • Annie Louise

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 Annie

Lucy Maggie Clara Henry Jack

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Annie at #192 in the United States.

What do Annie and Emma mean?

Annie means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Annie and Emma boy or girl names?

Annie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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