Emma vs Esmirna

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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Esmirna

Girl #58,413 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #58,413
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Esm, Esmi, Esmiy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Esmirna Rank #58,413

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #58413 for Esmirna.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

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

Esmirna ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Esmirna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Esmirna at #58413 in the United States.

What do Emma and Esmirna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Esmirna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Esmirna is primarily a girl name.

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