Claudia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claudia Rank #1,091
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

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 Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Claudia and Emma mean?

Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Claudia and Emma boy or girl names?

Claudia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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