Emi vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emi

Girl #995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful picture, painted beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#995
Total SSA Count
259
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emi Rank #995
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #995 for Emi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emi ___

  • Emi Rose
  • Emi Grace
  • Emi Kate
  • Emi Claire
  • Emi Jade
  • Emi Pearl

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 Emi

Hana Yuki Kai Ren Sora

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emi or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emi at #995 in the United States.

What do Emi and Emma mean?

Emi means "beautiful picture, painted beauty" (Japanese origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emi and Emma boy or girl names?

Emi is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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