Asa vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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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

Asa Rank #475
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #475 for Asa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

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 Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Emma mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Asa and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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