Cori vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cori

Girl #1,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Co

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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

Cori Rank #1,765
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1765 for Cori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

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 Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cori at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cori and Emma mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cori and Emma boy or girl names?

Cori is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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