Azar vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azar

Boy #4,358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fire"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Azerbaijani Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,358
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

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

Azar Rank #4,358
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4358 for Azar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azar ___

  • Azar Reza
  • Azar Ali
  • Azar Cyrus
  • Azar Darius
  • Azar James

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 Azar

Cyrus Darius Shirin Nadia Rostam

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azar or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Azar at #4358 in the United States.

What do Azar and Emma mean?

Azar means "fire" (Persian origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Azar and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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