Aryeh vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aryeh

Boy #1,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of beasts, symbol of Judah"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,319
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Aryeh Rank #1,319
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1319 for Aryeh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aryeh ___

  • Aryeh David
  • Aryeh Moshe
  • Aryeh Noam
  • Aryeh Levi
  • Aryeh Eitan
  • Aryeh Daniel

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 Aryeh

Eitan Noam Tamar Liora Ziv

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aryeh or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aryeh at #1319 in the United States.

What do Aryeh and Emma mean?

Aryeh means "king of beasts, symbol of Judah" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aryeh and Emma boy or girl names?

Aryeh is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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