Chatham vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chatham Rank #8,131
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8131 for Chatham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chatham ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Chatham

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If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chatham or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Chatham at #8131 in the United States.

What do Chatham and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Chatham and Emma boy or girl names?

Chatham is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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