Damari vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damari

Boy #938 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#938
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Demi, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Damari Rank #938
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #938 for Damari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damari ___

  • Damari James
  • Damari Lee
  • Damari Alexander
  • Damari Marcus
  • Damari Xavier
  • Damari Andre

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 Damari

Amara Zara Isaiah Malik Kiara

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damari or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Damari at #938 in the United States.

What do Damari and Emma mean?

Damari means "gentle, tamed" (Greek/Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Damari and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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