Della vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Della

Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#579
Total SSA Count
518
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, Dee

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Della Rank #579
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Emma mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Della and Emma boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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