Ema vs Yuri

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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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ema Rank #1,565
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ema

Luca Mia Leo Sofia Noah

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ema or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Ema at #1565 in the United States.

What do Ema and Yuri mean?

Ema means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Ema and Yuri boy or girl names?

Ema is primarily a girl name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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