Chana vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chana

Girl #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew root chen

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#673
Total SSA Count
427
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chan, Chanie

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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

Chana Rank #673
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #673 for Chana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chana ___

  • Chana Rivka
  • Chana Leah
  • Chana Miriam
  • Chana Devorah
  • Chana Sarah
  • Chana Rachel

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 Chana

Rivka Miriam Devorah Moshe Yosef

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chana or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Chana at #673 in the United States.

What do Chana and Emma mean?

Chana means "grace, favor" (Hebrew root chen origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Chana and Emma boy or girl names?

Chana is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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