Berna vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berna

Girl #70,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Spanish German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,811
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Berna Rank #70,811
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #70811 for Berna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berna ___

  • Berna Marie
  • Berna Rose
  • Berna Jean
  • Berna Lee
  • Berna Ann
  • Berna Grace

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 Berna

Vera Verna Bernadette Merna Fern

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berna or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Berna at #70811 in the United States.

What do Berna and Emma mean?

Berna means "bold as a bear" (Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Berna and Emma boy or girl names?

Berna is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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