Damaris vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damaris

Girl #1,439 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, tamed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dami, Mari

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Damaris Rank #1,439
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1439 for Damaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damaris ___

  • Damaris Ruth
  • Damaris Grace
  • Damaris Hope
  • Damaris Joy
  • Damaris Faith
  • Damaris Anne

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 Damaris

Lydia Priscilla Miriam Phoebe Silas

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damaris or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Damaris at #1439 in the United States.

What do Damaris and Emma mean?

Damaris means "gentle, tamed" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Damaris and Emma boy or girl names?

Damaris is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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