Elijah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8 for Elijah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

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 Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elijah at #8 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Emma mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elijah and Emma boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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