Augusta vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augusta Rank #3,104
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

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 Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Augusta and Emma mean?

Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Augusta and Emma boy or girl names?

Augusta is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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