Ema vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

Ema Rank #1,565
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1565 for Ema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ema ___

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

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 Ema

Luca Mia Leo Sofia Noah

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ema or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ema at #1565 in the United States.

What do Ema and Emma mean?

Ema means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ema and Emma boy or girl names?

Ema is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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