Devika vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devika

Girl #5,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little goddess, divine one"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,971
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Devi, Vika

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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

Devika Rank #5,971
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5971 for Devika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devika ___

  • Devika Priya
  • Devika Maya
  • Devika Asha
  • Devika Meera
  • Devika Nandita
  • Devika Leela

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 Devika

Kavya Priya Arjun Rohan Meera

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devika or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Devika at #5971 in the United States.

What do Devika and Emma mean?

Devika means "little goddess, divine one" (Sanskrit origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Devika and Emma boy or girl names?

Devika is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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