Clea vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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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

Clea Rank #5,323
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5323 for Clea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

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 Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Emma mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clea and Emma boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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