Bertha vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

Cultural Roots

German English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,800
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berta, Bertie, Bert

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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

Bertha Rank #4,800
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4800 for Bertha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bertha ___

  • Bertha Mae
  • Bertha June
  • Bertha Rose
  • Bertha Louise
  • Bertha Anne
  • Bertha Claire

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 Bertha

Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Emma mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Bertha and Emma boy or girl names?

Bertha is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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