Emery vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #70 for Emery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

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 Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emery at #70 in the United States.

What do Emery and Emma mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emery and Emma boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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