Dasha vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dasha

Girl #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Persian via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dash

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dasha Rank #1,854
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1854 for Dasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasha ___

  • Dasha Marie
  • Dasha Rose
  • Dasha Elena
  • Dasha Vera
  • Dasha Grace
  • Dasha Irene

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 Dasha

Masha Sasha Nikolai Ivan Natasha

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasha or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dasha at #1854 in the United States.

What do Dasha and Emma mean?

Dasha means "gift of God" (Persian via Russian origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dasha and Emma boy or girl names?

Dasha is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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