Dalia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dalia

Girl #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, branch, to draw water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Lithuanian Arabic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
312
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lia

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dalia Rank #862
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #862 for Dalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalia ___

  • Dalia Rose
  • Dalia Marie
  • Dalia Grace
  • Dalia June
  • Dalia Anne
  • Dalia Isabel

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 Dalia

Miriam Leila Rafael Eli Naomi

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dalia at #862 in the United States.

What do Dalia and Emma mean?

Dalia means "gentle, branch, to draw water" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dalia and Emma boy or girl names?

Dalia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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