Elissa vs Emma

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1529 for Elissa.

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

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 Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Emma mean?

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

Are Elissa and Emma boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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