Asher vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ash

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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

Asher Rank #20
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #20 for Asher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asher ___

  • Asher James
  • Asher Cole
  • Asher Gray
  • Asher Bennett
  • Asher Thomas
  • Asher River

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 Asher

Ezra Silas Ivy Elijah Hazel

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Asher at #20 in the United States.

What do Asher and Emma mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Asher and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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