Emma vs Esma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Esma

Girl #3,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"names (plural of ism)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Bosnian Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,960
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Esma Rank #3,960

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3960 for Esma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Esma ___

  • Esma Nur
  • Esma Leila
  • Esma Grace
  • Esma Rose
  • Esma Jade
  • Esma Ayla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Esma

Ayla Defne Yusuf Zeynep Selim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Esma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Esma at #3960 in the United States.

What do Emma and Esma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Esma means "names (plural of ism)" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Esma boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Esma is primarily a girl name.

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