Day vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,900
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Sherrill Betha Seroba Trasha

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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

Day Rank #14,900

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

Day Marie
Day Lynn
Day Anne
Day Grace
Day Hope
Day Elise

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 Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Emma mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Day and Emma boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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