Elisa vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

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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

Elisa Rank #434
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #434 for Elisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

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 Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Emma mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisa and Emma boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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