Daya vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3649 for Daya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

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 Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Emma mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Daya and Emma boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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