Aoife vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aoife Rank #2,238
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2238 for Aoife.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

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 Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoife or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aoife at #2238 in the United States.

What do Aoife and Emma mean?

Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aoife and Emma boy or girl names?

Aoife is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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