Emi vs Johanna

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

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Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#848
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hanna, Anna

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Popularity Comparison

Emi Rank #995
Johanna Rank #848

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 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

Johanna ___

  • Johanna Marie
  • Johanna Rose
  • Johanna Elizabeth
  • Johanna Claire
  • Johanna Grace
  • Johanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emi

Hana Yuki Kai Ren Sora

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emi or Johanna more popular?

Johanna is more popular, ranked #848 compared to Emi at #995 in the United States.

What do Emi and Johanna mean?

Emi means "beautiful picture, painted beauty" (Japanese origin). Johanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emi and Johanna boy or girl names?

Emi is primarily a girl name. Johanna is primarily a girl name.

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