Astoria vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astoria

Girl #2,003 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Astor estate (hawk's home)"

Origin: German/American

Cultural Roots

American Greek influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,003
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tori, Ria, Astie

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

Astoria Rank #2,003
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2003 for Astoria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astoria ___

  • Astoria Rose
  • Astoria Jane
  • Astoria Grace
  • Astoria Maeve
  • Astoria Pearl
  • Astoria Quinn

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 Astoria

Cordelia Vivienne Dashiell Edmund Isadora

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astoria or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Astoria at #2003 in the United States.

What do Astoria and Emma mean?

Astoria means "from the Astor estate (hawk's home)" (German/American origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Astoria and Emma boy or girl names?

Astoria is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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