Elissa vs Ema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Ema

Girl #1,565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Slavic Japanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,565
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Ema Rank #1,565

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1565 for Ema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Ema ___

  • Ema Rose
  • Ema Grace
  • Ema Louise
  • Ema Sofia
  • Ema Isabelle
  • Ema Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Ema

Luca Mia Leo Sofia Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Ema more popular?

Elissa is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Ema at #1565 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Ema mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Ema means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Elissa and Ema boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Ema is primarily a girl name.

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