Bethany vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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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

Bethany Rank #728
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Emma mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Bethany and Emma boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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