Elisheva 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elisheva Rank #2,384
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2384 for Elisheva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisheva ___

  • Elisheva Miriam
  • Elisheva Rivka
  • Elisheva Sarah
  • Elisheva Leah
  • Elisheva Devorah
  • Elisheva Ruth

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 Elisheva

Devorah Yonatan Tzvi Chana Moshe

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisheva or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elisheva at #2384 in the United States.

What do Elisheva and Emma mean?

Elisheva means "my God is my oath" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisheva and Emma boy or girl names?

Elisheva is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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