Barbra vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbra

Girl #49,156 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #49,156
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Bar, Barb, Barby

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Lattie Dorice Eutha

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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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Millie Summer Addison Quinn

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Popularity Comparison

Barbra Rank #49,156

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #49156 for Barbra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbra or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Barbra at #49156 in the United States.

What do Barbra and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Barbra and Emma boy or girl names?

Barbra is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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