Ashley vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ashley Rank #124
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #124 for Ashley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashley ___

  • Ashley Grace
  • Ashley Marie
  • Ashley Nicole
  • Ashley Anne
  • Ashley Elizabeth
  • Ashley Lynn

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 Ashley

Brittany Chelsea Tyler Brandon Courtney

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashley or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ashley at #124 in the United States.

What do Ashley and Emma mean?

Ashley means "ash tree woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ashley and Emma boy or girl names?

Ashley is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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