Dorthea vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorthea

Girl #71,348 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #71,348
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Dor, Dort, Dorty

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Similar Names

Maranda Alvira Carroll Clarence

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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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Georgia Sophie Josephine Phoebe

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Popularity Comparison

Dorthea Rank #71,348

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #71348 for Dorthea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorthea or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dorthea at #71348 in the United States.

What do Dorthea and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dorthea and Emma boy or girl names?

Dorthea is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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